used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading It is curious that the Civil Service should so often divide its claims with the Service of the Muse.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It is curious that the Civil Service should so often divide its claims with the Service of the Muse.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
CollectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
ComedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is curious that the Civil Service should so often divide its claims with the Service of the Muse.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
CustomsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
DilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading It is curious that the Civil Service should so often divide its claims with the Service of the Muse.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
take in liquids
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
ERRverbUS /er/
to make a mistake or be incorrect
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
HeliconnounUS /ˈhelɪkɑːn/
a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is curious that the Civil Service should so often divide its claims with the Service of the Muse.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A smile sat upon his lips, witness to pleasure that underlies poetic pains.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
Love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
Moggridge
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From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
MusenounUS /mjuːz/
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
From this reading It is curious that the Civil Service should so often divide its claims with the Service of the Muse.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
NOMINALISTS
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From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is curious that the Civil Service should so often divide its claims with the Service of the Muse.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading A smile sat upon his lips, witness to pleasure that underlies poetic pains.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading A smile sat upon his lips, witness to pleasure that underlies poetic pains.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading A smile sat upon his lips, witness to pleasure that underlies poetic pains.
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
move upward
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A smile sat upon his lips, witness to pleasure that underlies poetic pains.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It is curious that the Civil Service should so often divide its claims with the Service of the Muse.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is curious that the Civil Service should so often divide its claims with the Service of the Muse.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A smile sat upon his lips, witness to pleasure that underlies poetic pains.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is curious that the Civil Service should so often divide its claims with the Service of the Muse.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
SPOILSnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
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steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
STRATAGEMSnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəmz/
plural of “stratagem” — a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
a special situation
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At two o'clock next morning Mr. Moggridge closed the door of his lodgings behind him, and stepping out into the street stood for some moments to ponder.
underliesverbUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪz/
third-person singular of “underlie” — be or form the base for
From this reading A smile sat upon his lips, witness to pleasure that underlies poetic pains.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A smile sat upon his lips, witness to pleasure that underlies poetic pains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
which person or people
From this reading OF STRATAGEMS AND SPOILS; AND THAT THE NOMINALISTS ERR WHO HOLD A THING TO BE WHAT IT IS CALLED.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is curious that the Civil Service should so often divide its claims with the Service of the Muse.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading A smile sat upon his lips, witness to pleasure that underlies poetic pains.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The Collector of Customs was in humour this morning, and had written thirty lines of Act IV. of _Love's Dilemma: a Comedy_, before breakfast, for it was his custom to rise early and drink regularly of the waters of Helicon before seeking his office.
