used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
anew
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are the representatives of our navy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading "Mr. Wallingford!" and the old Commissioner turned quickly toward the younger guest.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
put on clothes
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Mr. Wallingford!" and the old Commissioner turned quickly toward the younger guest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
the force of workers available
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Wallingford!" and the old Commissioner turned quickly toward the younger guest.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading "You are the representatives of our navy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Mr. Wallingford!" and the old Commissioner turned quickly toward the younger guest.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You are the representatives of our navy.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
with speed
From this reading "Mr. Wallingford!" and the old Commissioner turned quickly toward the younger guest.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading "You are the representatives of our navy.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Mr. Wallingford!" and the old Commissioner turned quickly toward the younger guest.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Mr. Wallingford!" and the old Commissioner turned quickly toward the younger guest.
undressverbUS /ənˈdres/
get undressed
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
precisely as stated
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
Wallingford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Wallingford!" and the old Commissioner turned quickly toward the younger guest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
wearersnounUS /ˈwerərz/
plural of “wearer” — a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
accept gladly
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ’T is a very dignified dress; I am glad to see it,—and to receive its wearers," he added, smiling, while the officers bowed again gravely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "I was in a poor enough undress at my first visit, and fresh from travel in the worst of weather," said Paul Jones, lowering his voice at the sad remembrance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are the representatives of our navy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He rose with a courteous air of welcome, as the young men entered, and looked sharply at them, and then at their uniforms with much indulgent interest.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading "Mr. Wallingford!" and the old Commissioner turned quickly toward the younger guest.
