used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading "Hullo, Barker!" said the draper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
buttoning
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From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
drapernounUS /ˈdreɪpər/
a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods)
From this reading "Hullo, Barker!" said the draper.
draperynounUS /ˈdreɪpəri/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
moving swiftly
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
coins made of gold
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hullo, Barker!" said the draper.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
Kensington
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From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
immediately past
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
go away from a place
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
lockingnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪŋ/
the act of locking something up to protect it
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
having a point
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
possessing material wealth
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hullo, Barker!" said the draper.
in a serious manner
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
unbuttonedadjectiveUS /ənˈbʌtənd/
not buttoned
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
at the time that
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Buck, who, though retired, frequently went down to his big drapery stores in Kensington High Street, was locking up those premises, being the last to leave.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was a wonderful evening of green and gold, but that did not trouble him very much.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading He stepped out into the cool air, buttoning up his light yellow coat, and blowing great clouds from his cigar, when a figure dashed up to him in another yellow overcoat, but unbuttoned and flying behind him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you had pointed it out, he would have agreed seriously, for the rich always desire to be artistic.
