used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
in actual fact
From this reading In the first place, mere words would prove to be not only feeble but actually out of place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRINCE AND MR.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The word has its meaning, of course, but the sensation itself is quite another thing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
BLITHERS
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From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
Blitherwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
of short duration or distance
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the first place, mere words would prove to be not only feeble but actually out of place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The word has its meaning, of course, but the sensation itself is quite another thing.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading In the first place, mere words would prove to be not only feeble but actually out of place.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, mere words would prove to be not only feeble but actually out of place.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The word has its meaning, of course, but the sensation itself is quite another thing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The word has its meaning, of course, but the sensation itself is quite another thing.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The word has its meaning, of course, but the sensation itself is quite another thing.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The word has its meaning, of course, but the sensation itself is quite another thing.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The word has its meaning, of course, but the sensation itself is quite another thing.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading In the first place, mere words would prove to be not only feeble but actually out of place.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE PRINCE AND MR.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the first place, mere words would prove to be not only feeble but actually out of place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
and nothing more
From this reading In the first place, mere words would prove to be not only feeble but actually out of place.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the first place, mere words would prove to be not only feeble but actually out of place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, mere words would prove to be not only feeble but actually out of place.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PRINCE AND MR.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading In the first place, mere words would prove to be not only feeble but actually out of place.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The word has its meaning, of course, but the sensation itself is quite another thing.
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINCE AND MR.
a special situation
From this reading The word has its meaning, of course, but the sensation itself is quite another thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
unattainableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/
impossible to achieve
From this reading Any attempt to define the sensation of awe by recourse to a dictionary would put one in the ridiculous position of seeking the unattainable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BLITHERS In order to get on with the narrative, I shall be as brief as possible in the matter of the Blitherwood ball.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word has its meaning, of course, but the sensation itself is quite another thing.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In the first place, mere words would prove to be not only feeble but actually out of place.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the first place, mere words would prove to be not only feeble but actually out of place.
