used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There came a day, two days after the old preacher had been buried, when the elder brother called out:
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There came a day, two days after the old preacher had been buried, when the elder brother called out:
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
placed in a grave
From this reading There came a day, two days after the old preacher had been buried, when the elder brother called out:
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There came a day, two days after the old preacher had been buried, when the elder brother called out:
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came a day, two days after the old preacher had been buried, when the elder brother called out:
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, my lad, I want to speak to you."
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Robert was lying on a long couch improvised for him in the corner of his study.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Robert was lying on a long couch improvised for him in the corner of his study.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There came a day, two days after the old preacher had been buried, when the elder brother called out:
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There came a day, two days after the old preacher had been buried, when the elder brother called out:
a person who is older than you are
From this reading There came a day, two days after the old preacher had been buried, when the elder brother called out:
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
not accessible to view
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Come, my lad, I want to speak to you."
not in action or at work
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading Robert was lying on a long couch improvised for him in the corner of his study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
a boy or man
From this reading "Come, my lad, I want to speak to you."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
full of life and energy
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
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 Robert was lying on a long couch improvised for him in the corner of his study.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Robert was lying on a long couch improvised for him in the corner of his study.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
mootadjectiveUS /muːt/
of no legal significance (as having been previously decided)
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Come, my lad, I want to speak to you."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There came a day, two days after the old preacher had been buried, when the elder brother called out:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Robert was lying on a long couch improvised for him in the corner of his study.
and nothing more
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There came a day, two days after the old preacher had been buried, when the elder brother called out:
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
by chance
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading There came a day, two days after the old preacher had been buried, when the elder brother called out:
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
express in speech
From this reading "Come, my lad, I want to speak to you."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Robert was lying on a long couch improvised for him in the corner of his study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There came a day, two days after the old preacher had been buried, when the elder brother called out:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
having come into contact
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
Trenholme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There came a day, two days after the old preacher had been buried, when the elder brother called out:
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
someone who visits
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Come, my lad, I want to speak to you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
at the time that
From this reading There came a day, two days after the old preacher had been buried, when the elder brother called out:
which person or people
From this reading Of all that he experienced within his heart at this time not any part was visible to the brother who was his idle visitor; or perhaps only the least part, and that not until the moot point between them was touched upon.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Robert Trenholme had a lively wit, and it stood him many times in lieu of chapel walls for within it he could retire at all times and be hidden.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Come, my lad, I want to speak to you."
