used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
in addition
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
from appearances alone
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
Baltazar
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From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
BaringnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
the removal of covering
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
fearless and daring
From this reading A man both sensitive and hard; both bold and shrinking; with the traditional habits of the ostrich and the heart of a lion.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A man both sensitive and hard; both bold and shrinking; with the traditional habits of the ostrich and the heart of a lion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
unvarying in nature
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
detractorsnounUS /dɪˈtræktərz/
plural of “detractor” — one who disparages or belittles the worth of something
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
extravagances
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From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
failingsnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋz/
plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading A man of many failings, many intolerances, of some ruthlessness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
footlessadjective
having no feet or analogous appendages
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading A man both sensitive and hard; both bold and shrinking; with the traditional habits of the ostrich and the heart of a lion.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A man both sensitive and hard; both bold and shrinking; with the traditional habits of the ostrich and the heart of a lion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A man both sensitive and hard; both bold and shrinking; with the traditional habits of the ostrich and the heart of a lion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
intolerances
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From this reading A man of many failings, many intolerances, of some ruthlessness.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading A man both sensitive and hard; both bold and shrinking; with the traditional habits of the ostrich and the heart of a lion.
held dear
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man of many failings, many intolerances, of some ruthlessness.
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 A man of many failings, many intolerances, of some ruthlessness.
Marcelle
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From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
ostrichnounUS /ˈɔːstrɪtʃ/
a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
From this reading A man both sensitive and hard; both bold and shrinking; with the traditional habits of the ostrich and the heart of a lion.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
preservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
not used up
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
ruthlessnessnounUS /ˈruːθləsnəs/
mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity
From this reading A man of many failings, many intolerances, of some ruthlessness.
express in words
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading A man both sensitive and hard; both bold and shrinking; with the traditional habits of the ostrich and the heart of a lion.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading A man both sensitive and hard; both bold and shrinking; with the traditional habits of the ostrich and the heart of a lion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A man of many failings, many intolerances, of some ruthlessness.
a male human offspring
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading A man both sensitive and hard; both bold and shrinking; with the traditional habits of the ostrich and the heart of a lion.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Perhaps, regarding him from another point of view, his detractors may say that he loved to play to himself as audience and, further, put that audience in the gallery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
at the time that
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUCH, as far as a few strokes can picture him, was John Baltazar, at the time when his unsuspected son lay footless in the convalescent home and discussed with Marcelle Baring the mystery of his existence.
but in spite of that
From this reading A man apparently given to extravagances of caprice; and yet remaining always constant to himself, preserving also throughout his strange career a perfect unity of character.
