used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had before him a tumbler and a bottle, and he was smoking a cigar.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The method adopted by Mr. Fox-Cordery was peculiar and original.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Charlotte sat at the window, darning stockings; Mr. Fox-Cordery sat at the table killing flies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had before him a tumbler and a bottle, and he was smoking a cigar.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading He had before him a tumbler and a bottle, and he was smoking a cigar.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The method adopted by Mr. Fox-Cordery was peculiar and original.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Charlotte sat at the window, darning stockings; Mr. Fox-Cordery sat at the table killing flies.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He had before him a tumbler and a bottle, and he was smoking a cigar.
darningnoun
the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads
From this reading Charlotte sat at the window, darning stockings; Mr. Fox-Cordery sat at the table killing flies.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Charlotte sat at the window, darning stockings; Mr. Fox-Cordery sat at the table killing flies.
Fox-Cordery
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From this reading Charlotte sat at the window, darning stockings; Mr. Fox-Cordery sat at the table killing flies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had before him a tumbler and a bottle, and he was smoking a cigar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had before him a tumbler and a bottle, and he was smoking a cigar.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had before him a tumbler and a bottle, and he was smoking a cigar.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The tumbler was inverted, and into it the operator had inveigled a large number of flies, which he stupefied with smoke.
inveigled
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From this reading The tumbler was inverted, and into it the operator had inveigled a large number of flies, which he stupefied with smoke.
invertedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɜːrtɪd/
being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed
From this reading The tumbler was inverted, and into it the operator had inveigled a large number of flies, which he stupefied with smoke.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The tumbler was inverted, and into it the operator had inveigled a large number of flies, which he stupefied with smoke.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Charlotte sat at the window, darning stockings; Mr. Fox-Cordery sat at the table killing flies.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The tumbler was inverted, and into it the operator had inveigled a large number of flies, which he stupefied with smoke.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The method adopted by Mr. Fox-Cordery was peculiar and original.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Charlotte sat at the window, darning stockings; Mr. Fox-Cordery sat at the table killing flies.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The tumbler was inverted, and into it the operator had inveigled a large number of flies, which he stupefied with smoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading The tumbler was inverted, and into it the operator had inveigled a large number of flies, which he stupefied with smoke.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The method adopted by Mr. Fox-Cordery was peculiar and original.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The method adopted by Mr. Fox-Cordery was peculiar and original.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Charlotte sat at the window, darning stockings; Mr. Fox-Cordery sat at the table killing flies.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The tumbler was inverted, and into it the operator had inveigled a large number of flies, which he stupefied with smoke.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He had before him a tumbler and a bottle, and he was smoking a cigar.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Charlotte sat at the window, darning stockings; Mr. Fox-Cordery sat at the table killing flies.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading The tumbler was inverted, and into it the operator had inveigled a large number of flies, which he stupefied with smoke.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Charlotte sat at the window, darning stockings; Mr. Fox-Cordery sat at the table killing flies.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charlotte sat at the window, darning stockings; Mr. Fox-Cordery sat at the table killing flies.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
tumblernounUS /ˈtʌmblər/
a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
From this reading He had before him a tumbler and a bottle, and he was smoking a cigar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The method adopted by Mr. Fox-Cordery was peculiar and original.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading There are more ways than one of killing flies, and there is something to be said about the pastime on the score of taste.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The tumbler was inverted, and into it the operator had inveigled a large number of flies, which he stupefied with smoke.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Charlotte sat at the window, darning stockings; Mr. Fox-Cordery sat at the table killing flies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The tumbler was inverted, and into it the operator had inveigled a large number of flies, which he stupefied with smoke.
