used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Walking slowly up-hill among the olive trees, Mr. Cardan meditatively put the question.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
next to; at the side of
From this reading Miss Thriplow in the green uniform of the musical comedy schoolgirl looked wonderfully cool and neat beside her unbuttoned companion.
a youthful male person
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
butcher'snounUS /ˈbʊtʃərz/
possessive form of “butcher” — a retailer of meat
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
Cardan
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From this reading Walking slowly up-hill among the olive trees, Mr. Cardan meditatively put the question.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Miss Thriplow in the green uniform of the musical comedy schoolgirl looked wonderfully cool and neat beside her unbuttoned companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Miss Thriplow in the green uniform of the musical comedy schoolgirl looked wonderfully cool and neat beside her unbuttoned companion.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Miss Thriplow in the green uniform of the musical comedy schoolgirl looked wonderfully cool and neat beside her unbuttoned companion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
divisible by two
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
the organ of sight
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Miss Thriplow in the green uniform of the musical comedy schoolgirl looked wonderfully cool and neat beside her unbuttoned companion.
grocer'snounUS /ˈɡroʊsərz/
possessive form of “grocer” — a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Thriplow in the green uniform of the musical comedy schoolgirl looked wonderfully cool and neat beside her unbuttoned companion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose he means what he says,” said Miss Thriplow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miss Thriplow in the green uniform of the musical comedy schoolgirl looked wonderfully cool and neat beside her unbuttoned companion.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
meditativelyadverb
in a meditative manner
From this reading Walking slowly up-hill among the olive trees, Mr. Cardan meditatively put the question.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “I suppose he means what he says,” said Miss Thriplow.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
a particular point in time
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Walking slowly up-hill among the olive trees, Mr. Cardan meditatively put the question.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Miss Thriplow in the green uniform of the musical comedy schoolgirl looked wonderfully cool and neat beside her unbuttoned companion.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Miss Thriplow in the green uniform of the musical comedy schoolgirl looked wonderfully cool and neat beside her unbuttoned companion.
not any; not one
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
oliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Walking slowly up-hill among the olive trees, Mr. Cardan meditatively put the question.
and nothing more
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
a separate part of a whole
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Walking slowly up-hill among the olive trees, Mr. Cardan meditatively put the question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Walking slowly up-hill among the olive trees, Mr. Cardan meditatively put the question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I suppose he means what he says,” said Miss Thriplow.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “I suppose he means what he says,” said Miss Thriplow.
schoolgirlnounUS /ˈskuːlɡɜːrl/
a girl attending school
From this reading Miss Thriplow in the green uniform of the musical comedy schoolgirl looked wonderfully cool and neat beside her unbuttoned companion.
sculpturenounUS /ˈskʌlptʃər/
a three-dimensional work of plastic art
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
slantinglyadverb
with a slant
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Walking slowly up-hill among the olive trees, Mr. Cardan meditatively put the question.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
express a supposition
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
Thriplow
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From this reading “I suppose he means what he says,” said Miss Thriplow.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Walking slowly up-hill among the olive trees, Mr. Cardan meditatively put the question.
unbuttonedadjectiveUS /ənˈbʌtənd/
not buttoned
From this reading Miss Thriplow in the green uniform of the musical comedy schoolgirl looked wonderfully cool and neat beside her unbuttoned companion.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Miss Thriplow in the green uniform of the musical comedy schoolgirl looked wonderfully cool and neat beside her unbuttoned companion.
up-hill
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From this reading Walking slowly up-hill among the olive trees, Mr. Cardan meditatively put the question.
precisely as stated
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Walking slowly up-hill among the olive trees, Mr. Cardan meditatively put the question.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
at the time that
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading “No doubt,” said Mr. Cardan, halting for a moment to wipe his face, which shone, even though the sun came only slantingly through the thin foliage of the olive trees, with an excess of heat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Miss Thriplow in the green uniform of the musical comedy schoolgirl looked wonderfully cool and neat beside her unbuttoned companion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “When the butcher’s boy tells you in confidence, and with an eye to a tip, that the grocer’s brother has a very fine piece of very old sculpture which he is prepared to part with for a moderate consideration, what do you suppose he means?”
