used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
Alderbury
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From this reading Alderbury, ready to start, was inclined to yield to a new temptation and linger in his leave-taking.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time his ear was open for the sound of the school bell.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading At the same time his ear was open for the sound of the school bell.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Wenaston politely stayed to see his guest off under the mistaken impression that it was a necessary courtesy.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading At the same time his ear was open for the sound of the school bell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the same time his ear was open for the sound of the school bell.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Wenaston politely stayed to see his guest off under the mistaken impression that it was a necessary courtesy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alderbury, ready to start, was inclined to yield to a new temptation and linger in his leave-taking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Wenaston politely stayed to see his guest off under the mistaken impression that it was a necessary courtesy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Alderbury, ready to start, was inclined to yield to a new temptation and linger in his leave-taking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wenaston politely stayed to see his guest off under the mistaken impression that it was a necessary courtesy.
leashnounUS /liːʃ/
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading Alderbury, ready to start, was inclined to yield to a new temptation and linger in his leave-taking.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Alderbury, ready to start, was inclined to yield to a new temptation and linger in his leave-taking.
take the midday meal
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Wenaston politely stayed to see his guest off under the mistaken impression that it was a necessary courtesy.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
absolutely essential
From this reading Wenaston politely stayed to see his guest off under the mistaken impression that it was a necessary courtesy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Alderbury, ready to start, was inclined to yield to a new temptation and linger in his leave-taking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the same time his ear was open for the sound of the school bell.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Wenaston politely stayed to see his guest off under the mistaken impression that it was a necessary courtesy.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At the same time his ear was open for the sound of the school bell.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading Wenaston politely stayed to see his guest off under the mistaken impression that it was a necessary courtesy.
porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Alderbury, ready to start, was inclined to yield to a new temptation and linger in his leave-taking.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time his ear was open for the sound of the school bell.
an educational institution
From this reading At the same time his ear was open for the sound of the school bell.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Wenaston politely stayed to see his guest off under the mistaken impression that it was a necessary courtesy.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At the same time his ear was open for the sound of the school bell.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Alderbury, ready to start, was inclined to yield to a new temptation and linger in his leave-taking.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Wenaston politely stayed to see his guest off under the mistaken impression that it was a necessary courtesy.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
tamedadjectiveUS /teɪmd/
brought from wildness into a domesticated state
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Alderbury, ready to start, was inclined to yield to a new temptation and linger in his leave-taking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wenaston politely stayed to see his guest off under the mistaken impression that it was a necessary courtesy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time his ear was open for the sound of the school bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alderbury, ready to start, was inclined to yield to a new temptation and linger in his leave-taking.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
vert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
Wenaston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wenaston politely stayed to see his guest off under the mistaken impression that it was a necessary courtesy.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Lunch was over; the car stood under the portico breathing gently like a tamed and willing monster held in a metal leash.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Alderbury, ready to start, was inclined to yield to a new temptation and linger in his leave-taking.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sorry that you have not succeeded in the object of your visit," he remarked, his conscience still troubling him in the matter of the 'vert.
