used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How nicely you are situated, and how well you live!”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How nicely you are situated, and how well you live!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BIG THOMPSON’S HUNTING DOG.
cause to be bored
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading “Well, I declare, Oscar!
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading BIG THOMPSON’S HUNTING DOG.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
take in liquids
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
How
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From this reading How nicely you are situated, and how well you live!”
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading BIG THOMPSON’S HUNTING DOG.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, I declare, Oscar!
and nothing more
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
linimentnoun
a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading How nicely you are situated, and how well you live!”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading How nicely you are situated, and how well you live!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading “Well, I declare, Oscar!
Preston
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From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading How nicely you are situated, and how well you live!”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
THOMPSON'SnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsənz/
possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading BIG THOMPSON’S HUNTING DOG.
male cat
From this reading Tom Preston gave a sigh of satisfaction as he settled back on his elbow and put down his cup, after taking a refreshing drink of the strong, hot coffee.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, I declare, Oscar!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He lay upon a comfortable bed, beside a roaring fire; and his foot, which bore an ugly looking wound, had just been dressed with some soothing liniment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How nicely you are situated, and how well you live!”
