used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had never taken it off for a moment.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading He even wore it to bed, and spent most of the daytime admiring himself and it in the palace mirrors.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He even wore it to bed, and spent most of the daytime admiring himself and it in the palace mirrors.
bouncingnounUS /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading He even wore it to bed, and spent most of the daytime admiring himself and it in the palace mirrors.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
divisible by two
From this reading He even wore it to bed, and spent most of the daytime admiring himself and it in the palace mirrors.
ExplodeverbUS /ɪkˈsploʊd/
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had never taken it off for a moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never taken it off for a moment.
HighwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He even wore it to bed, and spent most of the daytime admiring himself and it in the palace mirrors.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He even wore it to bed, and spent most of the daytime admiring himself and it in the palace mirrors.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had never taken it off for a moment.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
MerchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading He even wore it to bed, and spent most of the daytime admiring himself and it in the palace mirrors.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had never taken it off for a moment.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He even wore it to bed, and spent most of the daytime admiring himself and it in the palace mirrors.
necklacenounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never taken it off for a moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had never taken it off for a moment.
and nothing more
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
arrange in a container
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He even wore it to bed, and spent most of the daytime admiring himself and it in the palace mirrors.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
Pinnynoun
a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
Skamperoo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
solitairenounUS /ˌsɑːləˈter/
a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
in the near future
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He even wore it to bed, and spent most of the daytime admiring himself and it in the palace mirrors.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had never taken it off for a moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He even wore it to bed, and spent most of the daytime admiring himself and it in the palace mirrors.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The King and the Merchant Two days had passed since Skamperoo had come into possession of the emerald necklace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
which person or people
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Now, as the afternoon of the second day drew to a close, he kept bouncing over to the windows that commanded a view of the Highway.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If that rascal does not turn up soon, I'll--I'll--" "Explode, probably," predicted Pinny Penny, who was playing solitaire with the only pack of cards the castle afforded.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He even wore it to bed, and spent most of the daytime admiring himself and it in the palace mirrors.
