used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
beaknounUS /biːk/
beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That, by the way.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
divisible by two
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
facialnounUS /ˈfeɪʃəl/
cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
start firing a weapon
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
loungesnounUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪz/
plural of “lounge” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
motor-catalogues
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
and nothing more
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
RIVALverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
snuggerynoun
a small secluded room
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
tumblernounUS /ˈtʌmblər/
a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That, by the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I stretched myself at length in the easy chair which I had drawn up before the fire, and felt able to forgive even the Motor Pirate.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading So saying, Winter handed me a stately tumbler, and the mixture was so much to my liking that I felt an involuntary relaxation of my facial muscles immediately I obeyed the command.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We were alone in the apartment which Winter called his study, but since the only books he read therein were motor-catalogues, and the lounges with which the snuggery was furnished were much more conducive to repose than to mental exertion, I refused to acknowledge its claim to the title.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CONCERNING MY RIVAL "NOW, Jim, dip your beak into that, and let me see if it will not restore to your classic features their customary repose."
