used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cigar was a large one and Robert Stonehouse was small.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cigar was a large one and Robert Stonehouse was small.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading He did not know this, though he did know that it was his birthday and that a birthday was a great and presumably auspicious occasion.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Daughter of Brahma," "The Shining Heights," etc.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading He did not know this, though he did know that it was his birthday and that a birthday was a great and presumably auspicious occasion.
Brahmanoun
the Creator; one of the three major deities in the later Hindu pantheon
From this reading Author of "The Daughter of Brahma," "The Shining Heights," etc.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading The cigar was a large one and Robert Stonehouse was small.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
a female human offspring
From this reading Author of "The Daughter of Brahma," "The Shining Heights," etc.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know this, though he did know that it was his birthday and that a birthday was a great and presumably auspicious occasion.
being one more than seven
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
etc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "The Daughter of Brahma," "The Shining Heights," etc.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He did not know this, though he did know that it was his birthday and that a birthday was a great and presumably auspicious occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Author of "The Daughter of Brahma," "The Shining Heights," etc.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not know this, though he did know that it was his birthday and that a birthday was a great and presumably auspicious occasion.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not know this, though he did know that it was his birthday and that a birthday was a great and presumably auspicious occasion.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know this, though he did know that it was his birthday and that a birthday was a great and presumably auspicious occasion.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The cigar was a large one and Robert Stonehouse was small.
leantverbUS /ˈliːənt/
inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know this, though he did know that it was his birthday and that a birthday was a great and presumably auspicious occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He did not know this, though he did know that it was his birthday and that a birthday was a great and presumably auspicious occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Daughter of Brahma," "The Shining Heights," etc.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The cigar was a large one and Robert Stonehouse was small.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading He did not know this, though he did know that it was his birthday and that a birthday was a great and presumably auspicious occasion.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The cigar was a large one and Robert Stonehouse was small.
the act of searching for something
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Author of "The Daughter of Brahma," "The Shining Heights," etc.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The cigar was a large one and Robert Stonehouse was small.
Stonehouse
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From this reading The cigar was a large one and Robert Stonehouse was small.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not know this, though he did know that it was his birthday and that a birthday was a great and presumably auspicious occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Daughter of Brahma," "The Shining Heights," etc.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He did not know this, though he did know that it was his birthday and that a birthday was a great and presumably auspicious occasion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He did not know this, though he did know that it was his birthday and that a birthday was a great and presumably auspicious occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
on a floor above
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cigar was a large one and Robert Stonehouse was small.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His conception of what a birthday ought to be was based primarily on one particular event when he had danced on his mother's bed, shouting, "I'm five--I'm five!" in unreasonable triumph.
at the time that
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
a late time of life
From this reading At the precise moment, in fact, when he leant out of the upstairs bedroom window, instinctively seeking fresh air, he became eight years old.
