used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His face wore a half smile, but his smile was in nowise connected with that which his eyes rested on.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Yet the sight he beheld was one to inspire pleasurable thoughts.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His face wore a half smile, but his smile was in nowise connected with that which his eyes rested on.
being joined in close association
From this reading His face wore a half smile, but his smile was in nowise connected with that which his eyes rested on.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading THE DEVOTION OF WANAHA Nevil Steyne's day's labor, of whatever it consisted, was over.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DEVOTION OF WANAHA Nevil Steyne's day's labor, of whatever it consisted, was over.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading THE DEVOTION OF WANAHA Nevil Steyne's day's labor, of whatever it consisted, was over.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face wore a half smile, but his smile was in nowise connected with that which his eyes rested on.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face wore a half smile, but his smile was in nowise connected with that which his eyes rested on.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wanaha had just lit the oil lamp which served her in her small home.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading His face wore a half smile, but his smile was in nowise connected with that which his eyes rested on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet the sight he beheld was one to inspire pleasurable thoughts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wanaha had just lit the oil lamp which served her in her small home.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Wanaha had just lit the oil lamp which served her in her small home.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wanaha had just lit the oil lamp which served her in her small home.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading Yet the sight he beheld was one to inspire pleasurable thoughts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DEVOTION OF WANAHA Nevil Steyne's day's labor, of whatever it consisted, was over.
and nothing more
From this reading Wanaha had just lit the oil lamp which served her in her small home.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading THE DEVOTION OF WANAHA Nevil Steyne's day's labor, of whatever it consisted, was over.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Wanaha had just lit the oil lamp which served her in her small home.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Wanaha had just lit the oil lamp which served her in her small home.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
Nevil
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From this reading THE DEVOTION OF WANAHA Nevil Steyne's day's labor, of whatever it consisted, was over.
nowiseadverb
in no manner
From this reading His face wore a half smile, but his smile was in nowise connected with that which his eyes rested on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEVOTION OF WANAHA Nevil Steyne's day's labor, of whatever it consisted, was over.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Wanaha had just lit the oil lamp which served her in her small home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His face wore a half smile, but his smile was in nowise connected with that which his eyes rested on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet the sight he beheld was one to inspire pleasurable thoughts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE DEVOTION OF WANAHA Nevil Steyne's day's labor, of whatever it consisted, was over.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading Yet the sight he beheld was one to inspire pleasurable thoughts.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading His face wore a half smile, but his smile was in nowise connected with that which his eyes rested on.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Wanaha had just lit the oil lamp which served her in her small home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Yet the sight he beheld was one to inspire pleasurable thoughts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Wanaha had just lit the oil lamp which served her in her small home.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His face wore a half smile, but his smile was in nowise connected with that which his eyes rested on.
Steyne's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DEVOTION OF WANAHA Nevil Steyne's day's labor, of whatever it consisted, was over.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His face wore a half smile, but his smile was in nowise connected with that which his eyes rested on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEVOTION OF WANAHA Nevil Steyne's day's labor, of whatever it consisted, was over.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Yet the sight he beheld was one to inspire pleasurable thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet the sight he beheld was one to inspire pleasurable thoughts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
WANAHA
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From this reading THE DEVOTION OF WANAHA Nevil Steyne's day's labor, of whatever it consisted, was over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEVOTION OF WANAHA Nevil Steyne's day's labor, of whatever it consisted, was over.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading THE DEVOTION OF WANAHA Nevil Steyne's day's labor, of whatever it consisted, was over.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wanaha had just lit the oil lamp which served her in her small home.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
which person or people
From this reading The man was stretched full length upon the bed, idly contemplating the dusky beauty who acknowledged his lordship, while she busied herself over her shining stove.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His face wore a half smile, but his smile was in nowise connected with that which his eyes rested on.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His face wore a half smile, but his smile was in nowise connected with that which his eyes rested on.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the sight he beheld was one to inspire pleasurable thoughts.
