used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
adhesivenounUS /ædˈhiːsɪv/
a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
(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 He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
attenuatedadjectiveUS /əˈtenjuːeɪtɪd/
of an electrical signal; reduced in amplitude with little or no distortion
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
buffetedadjectiveUS /bəˈfeɪd/
pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
diggingnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading THE PARIAHS Mr. Quincunx was digging in his garden.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE PARIAHS Mr. Quincunx was digging in his garden.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PARIAHS Mr. Quincunx was digging in his garden.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PARIAHS Mr. Quincunx was digging in his garden.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
go away from a place
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE PARIAHS Mr. Quincunx was digging in his garden.
nicetynounUS /ˈnaɪsɪti/
conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
PARIAHSnounUS /pərˈaɪəz/
plural of “pariah” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading THE PARIAHS Mr. Quincunx was digging in his garden.
having a point
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
continue talking
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
Quincunx
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PARIAHS Mr. Quincunx was digging in his garden.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
simmeredverbUS /ˈsɪmərd/
past form of “simmer” — boil slowly at low temperature
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
not in physical motion
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
move an implement through
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARIAHS Mr. Quincunx was digging in his garden.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was approaching noon, and in spite of the chilly gusts of wind, the sun beat down hotly upon the exposed front of Dead Man’s Cottage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PARIAHS Mr. Quincunx was digging in his garden.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
wheel-barrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He dug up all manner of weeds, some large, some small, and shaking them carefully free of the adhesive earth, flung them into a wheel-barrow by his side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The wind, a little stronger than on the previous days and still blowing from the east, buffeted his attenuated figure and ruffled his pointed beard, tinged with premature grey.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every now and then Mr. Quincunx would leave his work; and retiring into his kitchen, proceed with elaborate nicety to stir a small pot of broth which simmered over the fire.
