used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The youth was smiling now, smiling--at John.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading For several hours John had been miserably aware that surprises awaited him, but not smiles.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading For several hours John had been miserably aware that surprises awaited him, but not smiles.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For several hours John had been miserably aware that surprises awaited him, but not smiles.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For several hours John had been miserably aware that surprises awaited him, but not smiles.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
curly-headed
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From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
emanatedverbUS /ˈeməneɪtɪd/
past form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
Eton
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From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several hours John had been miserably aware that surprises awaited him, but not smiles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
a man of refinement
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For several hours John had been miserably aware that surprises awaited him, but not smiles.
Harrovians
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From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
HarrowverbUS /ˈhæroʊ/
draw a harrow over
From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For several hours John had been miserably aware that surprises awaited him, but not smiles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For several hours John had been miserably aware that surprises awaited him, but not smiles.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
labelledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
miserablyadverbUS /ˈmɪzərəbli/
in a miserable manner
From this reading For several hours John had been miserably aware that surprises awaited him, but not smiles.
not any; not one
From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
not one, and not any
From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For several hours John had been miserably aware that surprises awaited him, but not smiles.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The youth was smiling now, smiling--at John.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
prepossessingadjective
creating a favorable impression
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
redderadjectiveUS /ˈredər/
comparative of “red” — of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
an educational institution
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
school-buildings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several hours John had been miserably aware that surprises awaited him, but not smiles.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading For several hours John had been miserably aware that surprises awaited him, but not smiles.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The youth was smiling now, smiling--at John.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading For several hours John had been miserably aware that surprises awaited him, but not smiles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For several hours John had been miserably aware that surprises awaited him, but not smiles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The youth was smiling now, smiling--at John.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bricks of the school-buildings seemed redder and warmer, as if they were basking in this sunny smile.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading He knew no Harrovians; at his school, a small one, his fellows were labelled Winchester, Eton, Wellington; none, curiously enough, Harrow.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Close to the School Chapel, John remarked a curly-headed young gentleman of wonderfully prepossessing appearance, from whom emanated an air, an atmosphere, of genial enjoyment which diffused itself.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The youth was smiling now, smiling--at John.
