used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
buffernounUS /ˈbʌfər/
(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jim himself came striding out into the rain to shake his hand and escort him in.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Jim gave him one straight, keen look that took in every detail, but he made no verbal comment of any sort.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Jim gave him one straight, keen look that took in every detail, but he made no verbal comment of any sort.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Jim himself came striding out into the rain to shake his hand and escort him in.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Jim gave him one straight, keen look that took in every detail, but he made no verbal comment of any sort.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Jim gave him one straight, keen look that took in every detail, but he made no verbal comment of any sort.
glossnounUS /ɡlɔːs/
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Jim himself came striding out into the rain to shake his hand and escort him in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jim himself came striding out into the rain to shake his hand and escort him in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim himself came striding out into the rain to shake his hand and escort him in.
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim himself came striding out into the rain to shake his hand and escort him in.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jim himself came striding out into the rain to shake his hand and escort him in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
Jim
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From this reading Jim himself came striding out into the rain to shake his hand and escort him in.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Jim gave him one straight, keen look that took in every detail, but he made no verbal comment of any sort.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
LION'SnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jim gave him one straight, keen look that took in every detail, but he made no verbal comment of any sort.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
Nick'snounUS /nɪks/
possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
not any; not one
From this reading Jim gave him one straight, keen look that took in every detail, but he made no verbal comment of any sort.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jim gave him one straight, keen look that took in every detail, but he made no verbal comment of any sort.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jim himself came striding out into the rain to shake his hand and escort him in.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Jim himself came striding out into the rain to shake his hand and escort him in.
recipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading Nick's rejoinder of "Hullo, you old buffer!" was equally free from any gloss of eloquence, but he hooked his hand in the doctor's arm as he made it, and kept it there.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
scapegracenoun
a reckless and unprincipled reprobate
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Jim himself came striding out into the rain to shake his hand and escort him in.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Jim gave him one straight, keen look that took in every detail, but he made no verbal comment of any sort.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Jim gave him one straight, keen look that took in every detail, but he made no verbal comment of any sort.
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Jim himself came striding out into the rain to shake his hand and escort him in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jim gave him one straight, keen look that took in every detail, but he made no verbal comment of any sort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Jim gave him one straight, keen look that took in every detail, but he made no verbal comment of any sort.
verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/
communicated in the form of words
From this reading Jim gave him one straight, keen look that took in every detail, but he made no verbal comment of any sort.
nonexistent
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
accept gladly
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
wildfirenounUS /ˈwaɪldfaɪər/
a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration
From this reading THE LION'S SKIN The news of Nick's return spread like wildfire through the doctor's house, and the whole establishment assembled to greet him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His "Hullo, you scapegrace!" had in it little of sentiment, but there was nothing wanting in his welcome in the opinion of the recipient thereof.
