used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
clothing in general
From this reading Stephen, on the other hand, was attired in evening clothes of the latest cut.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His white waistcoat had come from a London tailor, and his white tie had cost him considerable pains.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His white waistcoat had come from a London tailor, and his white tie had cost him considerable pains.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading His white waistcoat had come from a London tailor, and his white tie had cost him considerable pains.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Stephen, on the other hand, was attired in evening clothes of the latest cut.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Stephen, on the other hand, was attired in evening clothes of the latest cut.
expressionlessadjectiveUS /ɪkspreʃənlɪs/
deliberately impassive in manner
From this reading His father looked him over with expressionless face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His father looked him over with expressionless face.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His white waistcoat had come from a London tailor, and his white tie had cost him considerable pains.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Stephen, on the other hand, was attired in evening clothes of the latest cut.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His white waistcoat had come from a London tailor, and his white tie had cost him considerable pains.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
Hurd
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From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Stephen, on the other hand, was attired in evening clothes of the latest cut.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading His white waistcoat had come from a London tailor, and his white tie had cost him considerable pains.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His father looked him over with expressionless face.
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 Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stephen, on the other hand, was attired in evening clothes of the latest cut.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Stephen, on the other hand, was attired in evening clothes of the latest cut.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His father looked him over with expressionless face.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading His white waistcoat had come from a London tailor, and his white tie had cost him considerable pains.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
sanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading His white waistcoat had come from a London tailor, and his white tie had cost him considerable pains.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading His white waistcoat had come from a London tailor, and his white tie had cost him considerable pains.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading His white waistcoat had come from a London tailor, and his white tie had cost him considerable pains.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SUMMER LIGHTNING Stephen Hurd walked into the room which he and his father shared as a sanctum, half office, half study.
a Caucasian
From this reading His white waistcoat had come from a London tailor, and his white tie had cost him considerable pains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His father looked him over with expressionless face.
a late time of life
From this reading Mr. Hurd, senior, was attired in his conventional Sabbath garb, the same black coat of hard, dull material, and dark grey trousers, in which he had attended church for more years than many of the villagers could remember.
