used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Mudd was in the room arranging things; he had just drawn up the blind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who's that?" asked Simon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Mudd was in the room arranging things; he had just drawn up the blind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Mudd was in the room arranging things; he had just drawn up the blind.
ensemblenounUS /ɑːnˈsɑːmbəl/
a group of musicians playing or singing together
From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mudd was in the room arranging things; he had just drawn up the blind.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
HUNDRED-POUND
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From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mudd was in the room arranging things; he had just drawn up the blind.
and nothing more
From this reading Mudd was in the room arranging things; he had just drawn up the blind.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
Mudd
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From this reading Mudd was in the room arranging things; he had just drawn up the blind.
Mudd's
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From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
a brief written record
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
on one occasion
From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Mudd," replied the other.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Mudd," replied the other.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mudd was in the room arranging things; he had just drawn up the blind.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Who's that?" asked Simon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mudd was in the room arranging things; he had just drawn up the blind.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
toutnounUS /taʊt/
someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit
From this reading Mudd's _tout ensemble_ as a new sort of hotel servant seemed to please Simon, and he accepted him at once as he accepted everything that pleased him.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mudd was in the room arranging things; he had just drawn up the blind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mudd was in the room arranging things; he had just drawn up the blind.
Who's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who's that?" asked Simon.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
a late time of life
From this reading THE HUNDRED-POUND NOTE Uncle Simon awoke consumed by thirst, but without a headache; a good constitution and years of regular life had given him a large balance to draw upon.
