used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
AmitynounUS /ˈæmɪti/
a cordial disposition
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
appetizernounUS /ˈæpətaɪzər/
food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
bittersnounUS /ˈbɪtərz/
alcoholic liquor flavored with bitter herbs and roots
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
Brundon
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From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The older man was garbed with exact care.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
wanted intensely
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
psychological suffering
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
one or the other of two
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading The older man was garbed with exact care.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
garbedadjectiveUS /ɡɑːrbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The older man was garbed with exact care.
ginnounUS /dʒɪn/
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
Jannans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
most important element
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The older man was garbed with exact care.
the force of workers available
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
Merken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The older man was garbed with exact care.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
PennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
raillerynoun
light teasing repartee
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
replicanounUS /ˈreplɪkə/
copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Amity Merken, he learned, had desired to stay away from the supper table; but, to her distress, he forced her into a chair set by himself.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The older man was garbed with exact care.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
in or at the place that
From this reading Jasper Penny came forward from the smoking room, to the right of the main entrance; where the men retired for an appetizer of gin and bitters.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading His whiskers were closely trimmed on either side of his severe mouth and shapely, dominant chin; and his sombre eyes, under their brows drawn up toward the temples, held an unusual raillery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His mother, with Amity Merken like a timid and reduced replica at her back, greeted the Jannans and Miss Brundon at the door.
