used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
how long something has existed
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
bygonenounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːn/
past events to be put aside
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading I switched off the motor and clambered out to find Jenkins waiting for me.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
to an extreme degree
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I switched off the motor and clambered out to find Jenkins waiting for me.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I switched off the motor and clambered out to find Jenkins waiting for me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I switched off the motor and clambered out to find Jenkins waiting for me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
Jenkins
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From this reading I switched off the motor and clambered out to find Jenkins waiting for me.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
McKelvie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I switched off the motor and clambered out to find Jenkins waiting for me.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading I switched off the motor and clambered out to find Jenkins waiting for me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
not any; not one
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I switched off the motor and clambered out to find Jenkins waiting for me.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
relicnounUS /ˈrelɪk/
an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
replicanounUS /ˈreplɪkə/
copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
cut with a saw
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading I switched off the motor and clambered out to find Jenkins waiting for me.
carry out
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I switched off the motor and clambered out to find Jenkins waiting for me.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
precisely as stated
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading My first visit had not been conducive to leisurely inspection and I now saw that the house was exceedingly unusual, a replica of the relic of a bygone age, although by no means so very old itself.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I switched off the motor and clambered out to find Jenkins waiting for me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE LAMP The moment we drew up before the house, McKelvie sprang out and disappeared from view.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
at the time that
From this reading He nodded in the direction of the grounds and as I had no mind to hunt for McKelvie I was on the point of ascending the steps when he appeared suddenly from behind a clump of bushes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Just taking stock of the general atmosphere, as it were," he said, waving his hand in the direction of the grounds, which made me take a second look at my surroundings.
