used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He flung his hat into a corner, and himself into an easy-chair, with an exclamation which was decidedly unparliamentary.
Ah
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From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Lord St. Maurice walked straight into his room without perceiving that it was already occupied.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He flung his hat into a corner, and himself into an easy-chair, with an exclamation which was decidedly unparliamentary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He flung his hat into a corner, and himself into an easy-chair, with an exclamation which was decidedly unparliamentary.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He flung his hat into a corner, and himself into an easy-chair, with an exclamation which was decidedly unparliamentary.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading "D--n!" he muttered.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading He flung his hat into a corner, and himself into an easy-chair, with an exclamation which was decidedly unparliamentary.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
remove the dust from
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
easy-chair
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From this reading He flung his hat into a corner, and himself into an easy-chair, with an exclamation which was decidedly unparliamentary.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "That's a lively greeting," remarked a voice from the other end of the room.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading He flung his hat into a corner, and himself into an easy-chair, with an exclamation which was decidedly unparliamentary.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading He flung his hat into a corner, and himself into an easy-chair, with an exclamation which was decidedly unparliamentary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "That's a lively greeting," remarked a voice from the other end of the room.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "That's a lively greeting," remarked a voice from the other end of the room.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He flung his hat into a corner, and himself into an easy-chair, with an exclamation which was decidedly unparliamentary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He flung his hat into a corner, and himself into an easy-chair, with an exclamation which was decidedly unparliamentary.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He flung his hat into a corner, and himself into an easy-chair, with an exclamation which was decidedly unparliamentary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lord St. Maurice walked straight into his room without perceiving that it was already occupied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lord St. Maurice walked straight into his room without perceiving that it was already occupied.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
full of life and energy
From this reading "That's a lively greeting," remarked a voice from the other end of the room.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
Maurice
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the force of workers available
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "D--n!" he muttered.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading "D--n!" he muttered.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Lord St. Maurice walked straight into his room without perceiving that it was already occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "That's a lively greeting," remarked a voice from the other end of the room.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
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past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "That's a lively greeting," remarked a voice from the other end of the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Lord St. Maurice walked straight into his room without perceiving that it was already occupied.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
SpicenounUS /spaɪs/
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
St
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successive (without a break)
From this reading Lord St. Maurice walked straight into his room without perceiving that it was already occupied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lord St. Maurice walked straight into his room without perceiving that it was already occupied.
That's
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From this reading "That's a lively greeting," remarked a voice from the other end of the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
unparliamentaryadjective
so rude and abusive as to be unsuitable for parliament
From this reading He flung his hat into a corner, and himself into an easy-chair, with an exclamation which was decidedly unparliamentary.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "That's a lively greeting," remarked a voice from the other end of the room.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Lord St. Maurice walked straight into his room without perceiving that it was already occupied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord St. Maurice walked straight into his room without perceiving that it was already occupied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He flung his hat into a corner, and himself into an easy-chair, with an exclamation which was decidedly unparliamentary.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Ah! why should love, like men in drinking songs, Spice his fair banquet with the dust of earth?'
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Lord St. Maurice walked straight into his room without perceiving that it was already occupied.
