used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Good morning, Niti; what is yours?" asked her father, looking at her with grave eyes and smiling lips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Good morning, Niti; what is yours?" asked her father, looking at her with grave eyes and smiling lips.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Good morning, Niti; what is yours?" asked her father, looking at her with grave eyes and smiling lips.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
black-hearted
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From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading "What is your opinion of the European situation now?"
at any time
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Good morning, Niti; what is yours?" asked her father, looking at her with grave eyes and smiling lips.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Good morning, Niti; what is yours?" asked her father, looking at her with grave eyes and smiling lips.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
death of a person
From this reading "Good morning, Niti; what is yours?" asked her father, looking at her with grave eyes and smiling lips.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Good morning, Niti; what is yours?" asked her father, looking at her with grave eyes and smiling lips.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
incarnationnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrˈneɪʃən/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is your opinion of the European situation now?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "As it was yesterday, only rather more so.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "Good morning, Niti; what is yours?" asked her father, looking at her with grave eyes and smiling lips.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Good morning, Niti; what is yours?" asked her father, looking at her with grave eyes and smiling lips.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "As it was yesterday, only rather more so.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
Niti
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From this reading "Good morning, Niti; what is yours?" asked her father, looking at her with grave eyes and smiling lips.
Nitocris
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From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "What is your opinion of the European situation now?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What is your opinion of the European situation now?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
and nothing more
From this reading "As it was yesterday, only rather more so.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "What is your opinion of the European situation now?"
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
Oscarovitch
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From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
pollutedadjectiveUS /pəˈluːtɪd/
rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
on the contrary
From this reading "As it was yesterday, only rather more so.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
sitting-room
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From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "What is your opinion of the European situation now?"
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Good morning, Niti; what is yours?" asked her father, looking at her with grave eyes and smiling lips.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "As it was yesterday, only rather more so.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In his present incarnation, Prince Oscar Oscarovitch is, I should think, about as black-hearted a scoundrel as ever polluted the air that honest people breathe."
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A TRIP ON THE SOUND "Good morning, Dad," said Nitocris, as she entered the sitting-room about half an hour before breakfast the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As it was yesterday, only rather more so.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is your opinion of the European situation now?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Good morning, Niti; what is yours?" asked her father, looking at her with grave eyes and smiling lips.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "As it was yesterday, only rather more so.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What is your opinion of the European situation now?"
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Good morning, Niti; what is yours?" asked her father, looking at her with grave eyes and smiling lips.
