used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing 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 In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
bubblesnounUS /ˈbʌbəlz/
plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
Charles-Norton
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From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Everything in this world is easier than is imagined.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything in this world is easier than is imagined.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
facileadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəl/
superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
a social unit living together
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Everything in this world is easier than is imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everything in this world is easier than is imagined.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything in this world is easier than is imagined.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
and nothing more
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
immediately past
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
lathernounUS /ˈlæðər/
the froth produced by soaps or detergents
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much easier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
rutnounUS /rʌt/
a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
Sims
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From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
in the near future
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Everything in this world is easier than is imagined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Following this little disturbance the Sims couple, lowering their heads, side by side, resolutely regained the smooth rut of their placid existence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the case of the Sims' household, it was just a matter of adding each morning, to the daily shave of Charles-Norton, another operation quite as facile.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Everything in this world is easier than is imagined.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Dolly," he would call, as soon as his hot towel had removed from his ruddy cheeks the last bubbles of lather.
