used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
(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 And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was only three and twenty, and at three and twenty an infinite measure of life can be pressed into the great three days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was only three and twenty, and at three and twenty an infinite measure of life can be pressed into the great three days.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
lacking funds
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He was only three and twenty, and at three and twenty an infinite measure of life can be pressed into the great three days.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was only three and twenty, and at three and twenty an infinite measure of life can be pressed into the great three days.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
discernibleadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnəbəl/
perceptible by the senses or intellect
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading He saw in fancy the procession of the hours, the flight of the dreams, of all the gorgeous intellectual pageants that move through the pages of _Saturnalia_.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading He saw in fancy the procession of the hours, the flight of the dreams, of all the gorgeous intellectual pageants that move through the pages of _Saturnalia_.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading He saw in fancy the procession of the hours, the flight of the dreams, of all the gorgeous intellectual pageants that move through the pages of _Saturnalia_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading He saw in fancy the procession of the hours, the flight of the dreams, of all the gorgeous intellectual pageants that move through the pages of _Saturnalia_.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
HolidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He saw in fancy the procession of the hours, the flight of the dreams, of all the gorgeous intellectual pageants that move through the pages of _Saturnalia_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw in fancy the procession of the hours, the flight of the dreams, of all the gorgeous intellectual pageants that move through the pages of _Saturnalia_.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading He was only three and twenty, and at three and twenty an infinite measure of life can be pressed into the great three days.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading He saw in fancy the procession of the hours, the flight of the dreams, of all the gorgeous intellectual pageants that move through the pages of _Saturnalia_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was only three and twenty, and at three and twenty an infinite measure of life can be pressed into the great three days.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He was only three and twenty, and at three and twenty an infinite measure of life can be pressed into the great three days.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He saw in fancy the procession of the hours, the flight of the dreams, of all the gorgeous intellectual pageants that move through the pages of _Saturnalia_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
and nothing more
From this reading He was only three and twenty, and at three and twenty an infinite measure of life can be pressed into the great three days.
pageantsnounUS /ˈpædʒənts/
plural of “pageant” — an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading He saw in fancy the procession of the hours, the flight of the dreams, of all the gorgeous intellectual pageants that move through the pages of _Saturnalia_.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading He saw in fancy the procession of the hours, the flight of the dreams, of all the gorgeous intellectual pageants that move through the pages of _Saturnalia_.
pillar-stove
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From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
compacted by ironing
From this reading He was only three and twenty, and at three and twenty an infinite measure of life can be pressed into the great three days.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading He saw in fancy the procession of the hours, the flight of the dreams, of all the gorgeous intellectual pageants that move through the pages of _Saturnalia_.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
Saturnalianoun
an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn
From this reading He saw in fancy the procession of the hours, the flight of the dreams, of all the gorgeous intellectual pageants that move through the pages of _Saturnalia_.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw in fancy the procession of the hours, the flight of the dreams, of all the gorgeous intellectual pageants that move through the pages of _Saturnalia_.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
do one's shopping
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
smellsnounUS /smelz/
plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
the season of growth
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
strewingnoun
the act of scattering
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw in fancy the procession of the hours, the flight of the dreams, of all the gorgeous intellectual pageants that move through the pages of _Saturnalia_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He was only three and twenty, and at three and twenty an infinite measure of life can be pressed into the great three days.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
push forcefully
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He was only three and twenty, and at three and twenty an infinite measure of life can be pressed into the great three days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was only three and twenty, and at three and twenty an infinite measure of life can be pressed into the great three days.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He thrust his work from him, tilted back his chair at a dangerous angle, and began reviewing his engagements for the coming Bank Holiday.
wracknounUS /ræk/
dried seaweed especially that cast ashore
From this reading A wave of heat broke from the pillar-stove and spread through the shop, strewing the heavier smells like a wrack behind it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And through it all, with every swing of the great mahogany doors, there stole into his young senses a something delicious and disturbing, faintly discernible as the Spring.
