used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After lunch the two in the picture gallery passed a perfectly delightful half-hour.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After lunch the two in the picture gallery passed a perfectly delightful half-hour.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Her taste also surprised him, and her want of all pose.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He almost began to believe that she had really come there to learn something; and not to flirt with himself!
in addition
From this reading Her taste also surprised him, and her want of all pose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She wrote systematically the reflections he made as to the condition of the canvases.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He almost began to believe that she had really come there to learn something; and not to flirt with himself!
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He almost began to believe that she had really come there to learn something; and not to flirt with himself!
canvasesnounUS /ˈkænvəsɪz/
plural of “canvas” — a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading She wrote systematically the reflections he made as to the condition of the canvases.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He almost began to believe that she had really come there to learn something; and not to flirt with himself!
a state at a particular time
From this reading She wrote systematically the reflections he made as to the condition of the canvases.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading After lunch the two in the picture gallery passed a perfectly delightful half-hour.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
flirtverbUS /flɜːrt/
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading He almost began to believe that she had really come there to learn something; and not to flirt with himself!
set up or found
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading After lunch the two in the picture gallery passed a perfectly delightful half-hour.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading After lunch the two in the picture gallery passed a perfectly delightful half-hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her taste also surprised him, and her want of all pose.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her taste also surprised him, and her want of all pose.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After lunch the two in the picture gallery passed a perfectly delightful half-hour.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He almost began to believe that she had really come there to learn something; and not to flirt with himself!
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
loyallyadverbUS /ˈlɔɪəli/
with loyalty; in a loyal manner
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
take the midday meal
From this reading After lunch the two in the picture gallery passed a perfectly delightful half-hour.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She wrote systematically the reflections he made as to the condition of the canvases.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He almost began to believe that she had really come there to learn something; and not to flirt with himself!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her taste also surprised him, and her want of all pose.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After lunch the two in the picture gallery passed a perfectly delightful half-hour.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading After lunch the two in the picture gallery passed a perfectly delightful half-hour.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading After lunch the two in the picture gallery passed a perfectly delightful half-hour.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading Her taste also surprised him, and her want of all pose.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He almost began to believe that she had really come there to learn something; and not to flirt with himself!
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading She wrote systematically the reflections he made as to the condition of the canvases.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He almost began to believe that she had really come there to learn something; and not to flirt with himself!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He almost began to believe that she had really come there to learn something; and not to flirt with himself!
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
Strobridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Her taste also surprised him, and her want of all pose.
systematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading She wrote systematically the reflections he made as to the condition of the canvases.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Her taste also surprised him, and her want of all pose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After lunch the two in the picture gallery passed a perfectly delightful half-hour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He almost began to believe that she had really come there to learn something; and not to flirt with himself!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After lunch the two in the picture gallery passed a perfectly delightful half-hour.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Her taste also surprised him, and her want of all pose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Strobridge had sagacity enough to know that he must stick loyally to art, and indeed after the first few minutes he found he was carried away himself, his listener was so interested, and gave such intelligent response.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He almost began to believe that she had really come there to learn something; and not to flirt with himself!
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading She wrote systematically the reflections he made as to the condition of the canvases.
