used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
archesnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəz/
plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading Joseph, as Lady Engleton remarked, was evidently bearing the Normans a bitter grudge for making interesting arches.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Joseph, as Lady Engleton remarked, was evidently bearing the Normans a bitter grudge for making interesting arches.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The Professor seemed to have no notion of tempering the wind of his instruction to the shorn lambs of his audience.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Joseph, as Lady Engleton remarked, was evidently bearing the Normans a bitter grudge for making interesting arches.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Joseph, as Lady Engleton remarked, was evidently bearing the Normans a bitter grudge for making interesting arches.
broomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
can't
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From this reading "I _can't_ understand why he does not join us," said Lady Engleton.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I _can't_ understand why he does not join us," said Lady Engleton.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
Engleton
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From this reading Joseph, as Lady Engleton remarked, was evidently bearing the Normans a bitter grudge for making interesting arches.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Joseph, as Lady Engleton remarked, was evidently bearing the Normans a bitter grudge for making interesting arches.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
FlemingnounUS /ˈflemɪŋ/
British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Joseph, as Lady Engleton remarked, was evidently bearing the Normans a bitter grudge for making interesting arches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Professor seemed to have no notion of tempering the wind of his instruction to the shorn lambs of his audience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I _can't_ understand why he does not join us," said Lady Engleton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
instructingverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading The Professor seemed to have no notion of tempering the wind of his instruction to the shorn lambs of his audience.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Joseph, as Lady Engleton remarked, was evidently bearing the Normans a bitter grudge for making interesting arches.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "I _can't_ understand why he does not join us," said Lady Engleton.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
judiciallyadverbUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəli/
as ordered by a court
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Joseph, as Lady Engleton remarked, was evidently bearing the Normans a bitter grudge for making interesting arches.
lambsnounUS /læmz/
plural of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading The Professor seemed to have no notion of tempering the wind of his instruction to the shorn lambs of his audience.
immediately past
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Joseph, as Lady Engleton remarked, was evidently bearing the Normans a bitter grudge for making interesting arches.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
not any; not one
From this reading The Professor seemed to have no notion of tempering the wind of his instruction to the shorn lambs of his audience.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
Normans
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From this reading Joseph, as Lady Engleton remarked, was evidently bearing the Normans a bitter grudge for making interesting arches.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I _can't_ understand why he does not join us," said Lady Engleton.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The Professor seemed to have no notion of tempering the wind of his instruction to the shorn lambs of his audience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Joseph, as Lady Engleton remarked, was evidently bearing the Normans a bitter grudge for making interesting arches.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I _can't_ understand why he does not join us," said Lady Engleton.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Professor seemed to have no notion of tempering the wind of his instruction to the shorn lambs of his audience.
shornadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrn/
having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
From this reading The Professor seemed to have no notion of tempering the wind of his instruction to the shorn lambs of his audience.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
stragglersnounUS /ˈstræɡlərz/
plural of “straggler” — someone who strays or falls behind
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
temperingnounUS /ˈtempərɪŋ/
hardening something by heat treatment
From this reading The Professor seemed to have no notion of tempering the wind of his instruction to the shorn lambs of his audience.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
Theobald
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From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Professor seemed to have no notion of tempering the wind of his instruction to the shorn lambs of his audience.
transeptnoun
structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I _can't_ understand why he does not join us," said Lady Engleton.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I _can't_ understand why he does not join us," said Lady Engleton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Professor Theobald had been engaged, for the last ten minutes, in instructing Joseph Fleming and a few stragglers, among whom was Dodge, in the characteristics of ancient architecture.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I _can't_ understand why he does not join us," said Lady Engleton.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The Professor seemed to have no notion of tempering the wind of his instruction to the shorn lambs of his audience.
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 He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was pointing out the fine Norman window of the south transept, Joseph nodding wearily, Dodge leaning judicially on his broom and listening with attention.
