used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
how long something has existed
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
from appearances alone
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The urn was hissing cheerily, as if inviting them to hasten to the repast.
assiduousadjectiveUS /əˈsɪdwəs/
marked by care and persistent effort
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
a youthful male person
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The urn was hissing cheerily, as if inviting them to hasten to the repast.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
cynosurenounUS /ˈsaɪnɔːsɜːr/
something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners)
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
a social unit living together
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
brought together in one place
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
a young female
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading The urn was hissing cheerily, as if inviting them to hasten to the repast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading The urn was hissing cheerily, as if inviting them to hasten to the repast.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The urn was hissing cheerily, as if inviting them to hasten to the repast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading The urn was hissing cheerily, as if inviting them to hasten to the repast.
L'Allegro
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From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
a unit of instruction
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
masteringnounUS /ˈmæstərɪŋ/
becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
by chance
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The urn was hissing cheerily, as if inviting them to hasten to the repast.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
be seated
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
Skye
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From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
tea-making
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From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
terriernounUS /ˈteriər/
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The urn was hissing cheerily, as if inviting them to hasten to the repast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
urnnounUS /ɜːrn/
a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet
From this reading The urn was hissing cheerily, as if inviting them to hasten to the repast.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The urn was hissing cheerily, as if inviting them to hasten to the repast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where, perhaps, some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighbouring eyes."--_L'Allegro._ In a comfortably furnished parlour a family party were gathered, and about to sit down to their breakfast.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
which person or people
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading A pretty Skye terrier, looking wistfully into his master's face, as if to remind him he too was waiting for his morning supply of milk, completed the picture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
a late time of life
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A handsome girl, perhaps eighteen years of age, presided over the tea-making, and was apparently too busily engaged to give much attention to the assiduous addresses of a young officer who sat on her right hand.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading In the window a boy of fifteen was aiding his younger sister in mastering her French lesson, while the head of the family stood with his back to the blazing fire, and read the papers.
