used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS INVENTED A NEW ORDER OF PHILOSOPHERS, THE APICIANS.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
APICIANS
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
ASINUS
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
deplorablyadverb
in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
moving swiftly
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
gartersnounUS /ˈɡɑːrtərz/
plural of “garter” — a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
GloucesternounUS /ˈɡlɑːstər/
a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
HOW
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
INVENTEDverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS INVENTED A NEW ORDER OF PHILOSOPHERS, THE APICIANS.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
musenounUS /mjuːz/
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS INVENTED A NEW ORDER OF PHILOSOPHERS, THE APICIANS.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS INVENTED A NEW ORDER OF PHILOSOPHERS, THE APICIANS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS INVENTED A NEW ORDER OF PHILOSOPHERS, THE APICIANS.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
PHILOSOPHERSnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS INVENTED A NEW ORDER OF PHILOSOPHERS, THE APICIANS.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
a safe place
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
term of address for a man
From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS INVENTED A NEW ORDER OF PHILOSOPHERS, THE APICIANS.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS INVENTED A NEW ORDER OF PHILOSOPHERS, THE APICIANS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
push forcefully
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
unbuckled
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From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
unpowdered
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From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His red hair was unpowdered--his garters were unbuckled, and one of them had fallen to the floor--his feet were lazily thrust into ample slippers run down deplorably at the heel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sir Asinus was clad as usual in a rich suit of silk, over which fell in graceful folds his old faded dressing gown.
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 He seemed to have finally abandoned this occupation in despair--flying for refuge to his window, from which he had seen his friend coming down Gloucester street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been meditating strictly the unwilling muse; for on the table lay a number of sheets of paper covered with unfortunate verses, which obstinately refused to rhyme.
