used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, John, are you ready now?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
austereadjectiveUS /ɔːˈstɪr/
severely simple
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
next to; at the side of
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
divisible by two
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
start firing a weapon
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
intimacies
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From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Well, John, are you ready now?"
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
Langham
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From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
a room where books are kept
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
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 Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
attach to a support
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "Yes," said North.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Well, John, are you ready now?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Well, John, are you ready now?"
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said North.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
SIXTEENadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, John, are you ready now?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In repose, the one dominant expression of the judge's face was pride, an austere pride, which manifested itself even in the most casual intercourse.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading CHAPTER SIXTEEN AT HIS OWN DOOR Judge Langham sat in his library before a brisk wood fire with the day's papers in a heap on the floor beside him.
a late time of life
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said North.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet no man in Mount Hope combined fewer intimacies with a wider confidence, and his many years of public life had but augmented the universal respect in which he was held.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, John, are you ready now?"
