(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he could not himself shave his thin and tender skin without irritating it to the point of eruption.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading |THOUGH there is no known specific for heartache, there are palliatives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
bacterianounUS /bækˈtɪriə/
(microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
barber'snounUS /ˈbɑːrbərz/
possessive form of “barber” — United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The shop of Marius was in the basement of that most interesting of New York restaurants, the Parisian.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And he could not himself shave his thin and tender skin without irritating it to the point of eruption.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
Ericson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
eruptionnounUS /ˌiːˈrʌpʃən/
the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
From this reading And he could not himself shave his thin and tender skin without irritating it to the point of eruption.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading |THOUGH there is no known specific for heartache, there are palliatives.
set up or found
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
heartachenounUS /ˈhɑːrteɪk/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading |THOUGH there is no known specific for heartache, there are palliatives.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And he could not himself shave his thin and tender skin without irritating it to the point of eruption.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And he could not himself shave his thin and tender skin without irritating it to the point of eruption.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The shop of Marius was in the basement of that most interesting of New York restaurants, the Parisian.
irkedverbUS /ɜːrkt/
past form of “irk” — irritate or vex
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading And he could not himself shave his thin and tender skin without irritating it to the point of eruption.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |THOUGH there is no known specific for heartache, there are palliatives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And he could not himself shave his thin and tender skin without irritating it to the point of eruption.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading |THOUGH there is no known specific for heartache, there are palliatives.
MannnounUS /mæn/
United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
ManusnounUS /ˈmeɪnɪs/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
Marius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shop of Marius was in the basement of that most interesting of New York restaurants, the Parisian.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The shop of Marius was in the basement of that most interesting of New York restaurants, the Parisian.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The shop of Marius was in the basement of that most interesting of New York restaurants, the Parisian.
not any; not one
From this reading |THOUGH there is no known specific for heartache, there are palliatives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And he could not himself shave his thin and tender skin without irritating it to the point of eruption.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
palliativesnounUS /ˈpæliətɪvz/
plural of “palliative” — remedy that alleviates pain without curing
From this reading |THOUGH there is no known specific for heartache, there are palliatives.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading The shop of Marius was in the basement of that most interesting of New York restaurants, the Parisian.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And he could not himself shave his thin and tender skin without irritating it to the point of eruption.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading The shop of Marius was in the basement of that most interesting of New York restaurants, the Parisian.
sanitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsænɪteri/
free from filth and pathogens
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading And he could not himself shave his thin and tender skin without irritating it to the point of eruption.
do one's shopping
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading And he could not himself shave his thin and tender skin without irritating it to the point of eruption.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading |THOUGH there is no known specific for heartache, there are palliatives.
the season of growth
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading And he could not himself shave his thin and tender skin without irritating it to the point of eruption.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The shop of Marius was in the basement of that most interesting of New York restaurants, the Parisian.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One such Peter Ericson Mann found in the head barber's chair at the strictly sanitary shop of Manus.
in or at that place or location
From this reading |THOUGH there is no known specific for heartache, there are palliatives.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading And he could not himself shave his thin and tender skin without irritating it to the point of eruption.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading |THOUGH there is no known specific for heartache, there are palliatives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And he could not himself shave his thin and tender skin without irritating it to the point of eruption.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading The necessity, during all the spring months, of avoiding this shop had irked Peter; for he was given to worry in the matter of bacteria.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The shop of Marius was in the basement of that most interesting of New York restaurants, the Parisian.
