used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOUSE ON FIRE.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
Cruikshank's
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From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
endearingadjectiveUS /enˈdiːrɪŋ/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "It _is_ rather weird," he said, "and especially in this light."
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A HOUSE ON FIRE.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
set up or found
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It _is_ rather weird," he said, "and especially in this light."
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A HOUSE ON FIRE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It _is_ rather weird," he said, "and especially in this light."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "It _is_ rather weird," he said, "and especially in this light."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
not any; not one
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
not divisible by two
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A HOUSE ON FIRE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
on the contrary
From this reading "It _is_ rather weird," he said, "and especially in this light."
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It _is_ rather weird," he said, "and especially in this light."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
spectraladjectiveUS /ˈspektrəl/
of or relating to a spectrum
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
tilesnounUS /taɪlz/
plural of “tile” — a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
someone who visits
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sitting upon that height, accompanied by the spectral cat, reminded me in an odd way of one of Cruikshank's pictures, and I made an observation to this effect to Bob.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading "It _is_ rather weird," he said, "and especially in this light."
in or at the place that
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bob's phantom visitor and my faithful companion had no objection to the tiles, in which it may have found an endearing memory of old associations.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Bob had fixed a couple of seats to the roof, where we sat and chatted and smoked, and enjoyed the usual prospect of chimney pots and attic windows.
