used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
Alfonso
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From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whereupon Alfonso said, "Give me the novel of an idealist that has a purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Dr. Argyle said, "Judge, what do you think of novels anyway?"
ArgylenounUS /ˈɑːrɡaɪl/
a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
for the reason that
From this reading The matter-of-fact judge gruffly replied, "I never read the modern novel because I don't care to waste my time."
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The matter-of-fact judge gruffly replied, "I never read the modern novel because I don't care to waste my time."
Dickens'snounUS /ˈdɪkənzɪz/
possessive form of “dickens” — a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Dr. Argyle said, "Judge, what do you think of novels anyway?"
don't
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From this reading The matter-of-fact judge gruffly replied, "I never read the modern novel because I don't care to waste my time."
Dr
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From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Whereupon Alfonso said, "Give me the novel of an idealist that has a purpose.
grufflyadverbUS /ˈɡrʌfli/
in a gruff manner
From this reading The matter-of-fact judge gruffly replied, "I never read the modern novel because I don't care to waste my time."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
HarrisesnounUS /ˈhærɪsɪz/
plural of “harris” — United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whereupon Alfonso said, "Give me the novel of an idealist that has a purpose.
how
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From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
ten 10s
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The matter-of-fact judge gruffly replied, "I never read the modern novel because I don't care to waste my time."
idealistnounUS /aɪˈdiːlɪst/
someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations
From this reading Whereupon Alfonso said, "Give me the novel of an idealist that has a purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
and nothing more
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
KALEIDOSCOPEnounUS /kəˈlaɪdəskoʊp/
a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
take the midday meal
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading The matter-of-fact judge gruffly replied, "I never read the modern novel because I don't care to waste my time."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whereupon Alfonso said, "Give me the novel of an idealist that has a purpose.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The matter-of-fact judge gruffly replied, "I never read the modern novel because I don't care to waste my time."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The matter-of-fact judge gruffly replied, "I never read the modern novel because I don't care to waste my time."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The matter-of-fact judge gruffly replied, "I never read the modern novel because I don't care to waste my time."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
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 Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Whereupon Alfonso said, "Give me the novel of an idealist that has a purpose.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The matter-of-fact judge gruffly replied, "I never read the modern novel because I don't care to waste my time."
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dr. Argyle said, "Judge, what do you think of novels anyway?"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
transport commercially
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE In a shady retreat on the ship after lunch sat the Harrises, Leo, the judge, and Dr. Argyle, the latter reading a French novel.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Dr. Argyle said, "Judge, what do you think of novels anyway?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The matter-of-fact judge gruffly replied, "I never read the modern novel because I don't care to waste my time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The matter-of-fact judge gruffly replied, "I never read the modern novel because I don't care to waste my time."
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading Leo had just finished a new novel entitled "A Broken Promise," Alfonso had read three hundred pages in one of Dickens's novels that tells so vividly how the poor of London exist.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The matter-of-fact judge gruffly replied, "I never read the modern novel because I don't care to waste my time."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dr. Argyle said, "Judge, what do you think of novels anyway?"
Whereupon
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From this reading Whereupon Alfonso said, "Give me the novel of an idealist that has a purpose.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dr. Argyle said, "Judge, what do you think of novels anyway?"
