used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
appetizingadjectiveUS /ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/
appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
bountifuladjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
Burrill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
claretnoun
a dark purplish-red color
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
the act of giving
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
Lamotte
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
take the midday meal
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
Mapleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
a full supply
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
segar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
a male human offspring
From this reading FATHER AND SON.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Drunk or sober, heretofore, he has looked after his interests too closely to serve ours."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "This is the first time that we have got the lead on Burrill," said the elder Lamotte, "and in some way it must be made to count.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At early morn on the next day, Jasper Lamotte and his son, Frank, were seated together in the dining-room of Mapleton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Jasper Lamotte was hurriedly eating a bountiful and appetizing lunch, and washing it down with plenty of light claret; and Frank was seated near the table, smoking a strong segar, and giving an attentive ear to the words of his sire.
