used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading He was brilliant and delightful, but three times he made trips to ice bowl and decanter on the sideboard.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He was brilliant and delightful, but three times he made trips to ice bowl and decanter on the sideboard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was brilliant and delightful, but three times he made trips to ice bowl and decanter on the sideboard.
carefully weighed
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
cosmopolitanadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːzməˈpɑːlətən/
growing or occurring in many parts of the world
From this reading "You see, Nickols will represent the cosmopolitan in judgment upon the normally developed insular.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
decanternoun
a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
From this reading He was brilliant and delightful, but three times he made trips to ice bowl and decanter on the sideboard.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading He was brilliant and delightful, but three times he made trips to ice bowl and decanter on the sideboard.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading "You see, Nickols will represent the cosmopolitan in judgment upon the normally developed insular.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
equitynounUS /ˈekwəti/
the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
Harlan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was brilliant and delightful, but three times he made trips to ice bowl and decanter on the sideboard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading He was brilliant and delightful, but three times he made trips to ice bowl and decanter on the sideboard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
insularadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələr/
relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
From this reading "You see, Nickols will represent the cosmopolitan in judgment upon the normally developed insular.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading "You see, Nickols will represent the cosmopolitan in judgment upon the normally developed insular.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was brilliant and delightful, but three times he made trips to ice bowl and decanter on the sideboard.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
the light of the Moon
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
Nickols
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
normallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading "You see, Nickols will represent the cosmopolitan in judgment upon the normally developed insular.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
on one occasion
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
ratesnounUS /reɪts/
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading "You see, Nickols will represent the cosmopolitan in judgment upon the normally developed insular.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see, Nickols will represent the cosmopolitan in judgment upon the normally developed insular.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
sideboardnoun
a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
From this reading He was brilliant and delightful, but three times he made trips to ice bowl and decanter on the sideboard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
the season of growth
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He was brilliant and delightful, but three times he made trips to ice bowl and decanter on the sideboard.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He was brilliant and delightful, but three times he made trips to ice bowl and decanter on the sideboard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was brilliant and delightful, but three times he made trips to ice bowl and decanter on the sideboard.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He was brilliant and delightful, but three times he made trips to ice bowl and decanter on the sideboard.
TRISTANnounUS /ˈtrɪstæn/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I remember once that Mr. Justice Harlan said that in an opinion on freight rates I had sent up to him I had represented both the cosmopolitan and the insular interest with astonishing equity, and I told him that I considered that it took at least six generations of insular mind culture to see any kind of national equity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was brilliant and delightful, but three times he made trips to ice bowl and decanter on the sideboard.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading THE TRISTAN LOVE SONG After dinner father and I sat out on the porch in the soft, warm breeze that waved a misty spring moonlight around us, and talked garden until after ten o'clock.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It will be a great relief and happiness to me if Nickols does sanction and set the seal of artistic approval upon our plans," he said, with feverish but happy eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see, Nickols will represent the cosmopolitan in judgment upon the normally developed insular.
