used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
anew
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Who on earth are you?” he gasped, trembling violently.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
clear-headed
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From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “Who on earth are you?” he gasped, trembling violently.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
extravagantlyadverbUS /ˌekˈstrævəɡəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “Who on earth are you?” he gasped, trembling violently.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
staying power
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
not any; not one
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Who on earth are you?” he gasped, trembling violently.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
a course of conduct
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
dependable
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
swirlverbUS /swɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
a shaky motion
From this reading “Who on earth are you?” he gasped, trembling violently.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Another man, again, might have thought himself a victim of a passing practical joke, but Brown could not easily believe this.
in a violent manner
From this reading “Who on earth are you?” he gasped, trembling violently.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
wateringnounUS /ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
a Caucasian
From this reading At this moment the stout old man with white whiskers looked up, and the watering can fell from his hand, shooting a swirl of water down the gravel path.
which person or people
From this reading “Who on earth are you?” he gasped, trembling violently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having no explanation whatever to offer, he admitted the fact to himself, like a clear-headed man, and waited as he would have done in the presence of a man with six legs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew from his own quaint learning that the garden arrangement was an elaborate and expensive one; he thought it extravagantly improbable that any one would pour out money like water for a joke against him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Who on earth are you?” he gasped, trembling violently.
