used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
eagerly desirous
From this reading “They are not anxious.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They are not anxious.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “Besides, it is vulgar to be too rich, and makes one’s neighbours unhappy.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is better to be comfortable,” murmured the Irish-Spaniard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
CherubnounUS /ˈtʃerəb/
a sweet innocent baby
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It is better to be comfortable,” murmured the Irish-Spaniard.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
didn't
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From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
don't
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From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
Irish-Spaniard
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From this reading It is better to be comfortable,” murmured the Irish-Spaniard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is better to be comfortable,” murmured the Irish-Spaniard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “Besides, it is vulgar to be too rich, and makes one’s neighbours unhappy.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading It is better to be comfortable,” murmured the Irish-Spaniard.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading “Besides, it is vulgar to be too rich, and makes one’s neighbours unhappy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “They are not anxious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
one's
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From this reading “Besides, it is vulgar to be too rich, and makes one’s neighbours unhappy.
by chance
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
unusual or striking
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
possessing material wealth
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
RopesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
express a supposition
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
tonneau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Besides, it is vulgar to be too rich, and makes one’s neighbours unhappy.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading “Besides, it is vulgar to be too rich, and makes one’s neighbours unhappy.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading “Besides, it is vulgar to be too rich, and makes one’s neighbours unhappy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
which person or people
From this reading “But I suppose Spaniards like getting rich, don’t they?” said Dick, who was resting, and letting Ropes drive, while he made a fourth in the tonneau.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Cherub, listening politely to Dick’s remarkable Spanish, and understanding perhaps half, answered mildly that it would be a great deal of trouble, and Spaniards didn’t like trouble.
