used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Oh, I should like it above all things," cried Reginald with the usual thoughtless impulse of youth.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
AstuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
BeaumontnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, I should like it above all things," cried Reginald with the usual thoughtless impulse of youth.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
despisesverbUS /dɪˈspaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “despise” — look down on with disdain
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
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 When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
gainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
an instinctive motive
From this reading "Oh, I should like it above all things," cried Reginald with the usual thoughtless impulse of youth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, I should like it above all things," cried Reginald with the usual thoughtless impulse of youth.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
Larcher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Oh, I should like it above all things," cried Reginald with the usual thoughtless impulse of youth.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
engage in
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I should like it above all things," cried Reginald with the usual thoughtless impulse of youth.
phenomenaladjectiveUS /fəˈnɑːmənəl/
of or relating to a phenomenon
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
preamblenounUS /priˈæmbəl/
a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
Reginald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, I should like it above all things," cried Reginald with the usual thoughtless impulse of youth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
term of address for a man
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
carry out
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Oh, I should like it above all things," cried Reginald with the usual thoughtless impulse of youth.
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading "Oh, I should like it above all things," cried Reginald with the usual thoughtless impulse of youth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Oh, I should like it above all things," cried Reginald with the usual thoughtless impulse of youth.
precisely as stated
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
vicar's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Blake tells me he has not decided what line of life to take up, so I propose he should be a singer."
at the time that
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
which person or people
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, I should like it above all things," cried Reginald with the usual thoughtless impulse of youth.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When the three gentlemen were comfortably seated in the vicar's study, Beaumont, without further preamble, explained his errand.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Astute is he who mere brute force despises And gains by subtle craft all worldly prizes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know, sir," he said to genial Dr. Larcher, "that Blake has a very fine voice--a phenomenal tenor voice, which, when properly trained, will make his fortune.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "Oh, I should like it above all things," cried Reginald with the usual thoughtless impulse of youth.
