used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WISE AND GOOD OLD MAN.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WISE AND GOOD OLD MAN.
next to; at the side of
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He was dressed in jet black cloth and snow-white linen.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A just judge; by the craft of the law, Ne'er seduced from its purpose.--SOUTHEY.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading He was dressed in jet black cloth and snow-white linen.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A just judge; by the craft of the law, Ne'er seduced from its purpose.--SOUTHEY.
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was dressed in jet black cloth and snow-white linen.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A just judge; by the craft of the law, Ne'er seduced from its purpose.--SOUTHEY.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The room was a private parlor, furnished something like a lawyer's office.
a man of refinement
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A WISE AND GOOD OLD MAN.
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 In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was dressed in jet black cloth and snow-white linen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A just judge; by the craft of the law, Ne'er seduced from its purpose.--SOUTHEY.
jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading He was dressed in jet black cloth and snow-white linen.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading A just judge; by the craft of the law, Ne'er seduced from its purpose.--SOUTHEY.
and nothing more
From this reading A just judge; by the craft of the law, Ne'er seduced from its purpose.--SOUTHEY.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A just judge; by the craft of the law, Ne'er seduced from its purpose.--SOUTHEY.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The room was a private parlor, furnished something like a lawyer's office.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The room was a private parlor, furnished something like a lawyer's office.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading He was dressed in jet black cloth and snow-white linen.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A WISE AND GOOD OLD MAN.
Ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A just judge; by the craft of the law, Ne'er seduced from its purpose.--SOUTHEY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A just judge; by the craft of the law, Ne'er seduced from its purpose.--SOUTHEY.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The room was a private parlor, furnished something like a lawyer's office.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A WISE AND GOOD OLD MAN.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The room was a private parlor, furnished something like a lawyer's office.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The room was a private parlor, furnished something like a lawyer's office.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A just judge; by the craft of the law, Ne'er seduced from its purpose.--SOUTHEY.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was a private parlor, furnished something like a lawyer's office.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
seducedverbUS /sɪˈduːst/
past form of “seduce” — induce to have sex
From this reading A just judge; by the craft of the law, Ne'er seduced from its purpose.--SOUTHEY.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
snow-whiteadjective
of the white color of snow
From this reading He was dressed in jet black cloth and snow-white linen.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The room was a private parlor, furnished something like a lawyer's office.
SOUTHEYnoun
English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)
From this reading A just judge; by the craft of the law, Ne'er seduced from its purpose.--SOUTHEY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A just judge; by the craft of the law, Ne'er seduced from its purpose.--SOUTHEY.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The room was a private parlor, furnished something like a lawyer's office.
a Caucasian
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A WISE AND GOOD OLD MAN.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In an ample cushioned chair, beside a large desk laden with books and papers, sat a venerable old gentleman of a portly form, fine features, fresh complexion, and long silvery white hair.
