used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Mr. Bouncer, being of a more volatile temperament, was amusing himself by asking the Porter's opinion on the foreign policy of Great Britain, and by making very audible remarks on the passers-by.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One morning, Mr. Verdant Green and Mr. Bouncer were lounging in the venerable gateway of Brazenface.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading VERDANT GREEN DOES AS HE HAS BEEN DONE BY.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Mr. Bouncer, being of a more volatile temperament, was amusing himself by asking the Porter's opinion on the foreign policy of Great Britain, and by making very audible remarks on the passers-by.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading Mr. Bouncer, being of a more volatile temperament, was amusing himself by asking the Porter's opinion on the foreign policy of Great Britain, and by making very audible remarks on the passers-by.
BEENauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading VERDANT GREEN DOES AS HE HAS BEEN DONE BY.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
BouncernounUS /ˈbaʊnsər/
a person whose duty is to throw troublemakers out of a bar or public meeting
From this reading One morning, Mr. Verdant Green and Mr. Bouncer were lounging in the venerable gateway of Brazenface.
Brazenface
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From this reading One morning, Mr. Verdant Green and Mr. Bouncer were lounging in the venerable gateway of Brazenface.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading Mr. Bouncer, being of a more volatile temperament, was amusing himself by asking the Porter's opinion on the foreign policy of Great Britain, and by making very audible remarks on the passers-by.
bullfinchnoun
United States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844)
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading VERDANT GREEN DOES AS HE HAS BEEN DONE BY.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VERDANT GREEN DOES AS HE HAS BEEN DONE BY.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading VERDANT GREEN DOES AS HE HAS BEEN DONE BY.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Mr. Bouncer, being of a more volatile temperament, was amusing himself by asking the Porter's opinion on the foreign policy of Great Britain, and by making very audible remarks on the passers-by.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading One morning, Mr. Verdant Green and Mr. Bouncer were lounging in the venerable gateway of Brazenface.
a man of refinement
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr. Bouncer, being of a more volatile temperament, was amusing himself by asking the Porter's opinion on the foreign policy of Great Britain, and by making very audible remarks on the passers-by.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading VERDANT GREEN DOES AS HE HAS BEEN DONE BY.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VERDANT GREEN DOES AS HE HAS BEEN DONE BY.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VERDANT GREEN DOES AS HE HAS BEEN DONE BY.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning, Mr. Verdant Green and Mr. Bouncer were lounging in the venerable gateway of Brazenface.
laboriouslyadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/
in a laborious manner
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading One morning, Mr. Verdant Green and Mr. Bouncer were lounging in the venerable gateway of Brazenface.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Bouncer, being of a more volatile temperament, was amusing himself by asking the Porter's opinion on the foreign policy of Great Britain, and by making very audible remarks on the passers-by.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, Mr. Verdant Green and Mr. Bouncer were lounging in the venerable gateway of Brazenface.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning, Mr. Verdant Green and Mr. Bouncer were lounging in the venerable gateway of Brazenface.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, Mr. Verdant Green and Mr. Bouncer were lounging in the venerable gateway of Brazenface.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Mr. Bouncer, being of a more volatile temperament, was amusing himself by asking the Porter's opinion on the foreign policy of Great Britain, and by making very audible remarks on the passers-by.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading Mr. Bouncer, being of a more volatile temperament, was amusing himself by asking the Porter's opinion on the foreign policy of Great Britain, and by making very audible remarks on the passers-by.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Mr. Bouncer, being of a more volatile temperament, was amusing himself by asking the Porter's opinion on the foreign policy of Great Britain, and by making very audible remarks on the passers-by.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
Porter'snounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Mr. Bouncer, being of a more volatile temperament, was amusing himself by asking the Porter's opinion on the foreign policy of Great Britain, and by making very audible remarks on the passers-by.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
tame-rabbit-keeping
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From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Mr. Bouncer, being of a more volatile temperament, was amusing himself by asking the Porter's opinion on the foreign policy of Great Britain, and by making very audible remarks on the passers-by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning, Mr. Verdant Green and Mr. Bouncer were lounging in the venerable gateway of Brazenface.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
tread-mill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading One morning, Mr. Verdant Green and Mr. Bouncer were lounging in the venerable gateway of Brazenface.
VERDANTadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading VERDANT GREEN DOES AS HE HAS BEEN DONE BY.
precisely as stated
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
volatileadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlətəl/
evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures
From this reading Mr. Bouncer, being of a more volatile temperament, was amusing himself by asking the Porter's opinion on the foreign policy of Great Britain, and by making very audible remarks on the passers-by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One morning, Mr. Verdant Green and Mr. Bouncer were lounging in the venerable gateway of Brazenface.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
which person or people
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The former gentleman, being of an amiable, tame-rabbit-keeping disposition, was making himself very happy by whistling popular airs to the Porter's pet bullfinch, who was laboriously engaged on a small tread-mill, winding up his private supply of water.
