used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But when a millionaire comes to woo, The dragon inspires him not with fear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "But when a millionaire comes to woo, The dragon inspires him not with fear.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
dragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "But when a millionaire comes to woo, The dragon inspires him not with fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thornstream Manor, the residence of the Pethrams for many generations, was a quaint old house, surrounded by pleasant grounds.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Thornstream Manor, the residence of the Pethrams for many generations, was a quaint old house, surrounded by pleasant grounds.
gibesnounUS /dʒaɪbz/
plural of “gibe” — an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
girtverbUS /ɡɜːrt/
inflected form of “gird” — prepare oneself for a military confrontation
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Thornstream Manor, the residence of the Pethrams for many generations, was a quaint old house, surrounded by pleasant grounds.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her sole idea of love that is true Is measured by so many pounds a year."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But when a millionaire comes to woo, The dragon inspires him not with fear.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Thornstream Manor, the residence of the Pethrams for many generations, was a quaint old house, surrounded by pleasant grounds.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her sole idea of love that is true Is measured by so many pounds a year."
inspiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrz/
third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify
From this reading "But when a millionaire comes to woo, The dragon inspires him not with fear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her sole idea of love that is true Is measured by so many pounds a year."
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Her sole idea of love that is true Is measured by so many pounds a year."
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Thornstream Manor, the residence of the Pethrams for many generations, was a quaint old house, surrounded by pleasant grounds.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Her sole idea of love that is true Is measured by so many pounds a year."
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Her sole idea of love that is true Is measured by so many pounds a year."
the force of workers available
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading "But when a millionaire comes to woo, The dragon inspires him not with fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But when a millionaire comes to woo, The dragon inspires him not with fear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Thornstream Manor, the residence of the Pethrams for many generations, was a quaint old house, surrounded by pleasant grounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
Pethrams
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From this reading Thornstream Manor, the residence of the Pethrams for many generations, was a quaint old house, surrounded by pleasant grounds.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Thornstream Manor, the residence of the Pethrams for many generations, was a quaint old house, surrounded by pleasant grounds.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Her sole idea of love that is true Is measured by so many pounds a year."
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Thornstream Manor, the residence of the Pethrams for many generations, was a quaint old house, surrounded by pleasant grounds.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Thornstream Manor, the residence of the Pethrams for many generations, was a quaint old house, surrounded by pleasant grounds.
move upward
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her sole idea of love that is true Is measured by so many pounds a year."
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Her sole idea of love that is true Is measured by so many pounds a year."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
confined on all sides
From this reading Thornstream Manor, the residence of the Pethrams for many generations, was a quaint old house, surrounded by pleasant grounds.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But when a millionaire comes to woo, The dragon inspires him not with fear.
Thornstream
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thornstream Manor, the residence of the Pethrams for many generations, was a quaint old house, surrounded by pleasant grounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Her sole idea of love that is true Is measured by so many pounds a year."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
communicated in words
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thornstream Manor, the residence of the Pethrams for many generations, was a quaint old house, surrounded by pleasant grounds.
weather-beatenadjective
tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
at the time that
From this reading "But when a millionaire comes to woo, The dragon inspires him not with fear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
which person or people
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A grey weather-beaten structure of two stories, built on a slight rise, on which were wide terraces down to the green lawns below, which were girt some distance away by a circle of ancient trees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "An elderly dragon with cold grey eyes, Tongue that gibes at a lover rash, Ears quite deaf to pathetic sighs Uttered by men who are scant of cash.
wooverbUS /wuː/
seek someone's favor
From this reading "But when a millionaire comes to woo, The dragon inspires him not with fear.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Her sole idea of love that is true Is measured by so many pounds a year."
