used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TALE APART.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
anew
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
(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 In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading A TALE APART.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Harry Ringrose used sometimes to complain of his life from a literary point of view.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
in a free manner
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Harry Ringrose used sometimes to complain of his life from a literary point of view.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
garnishedverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnɪʃt/
past form of “garnish” — take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
Gordon
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From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry Ringrose used sometimes to complain of his life from a literary point of view.
Harry's
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From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry Ringrose used sometimes to complain of his life from a literary point of view.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
staying power
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Harry Ringrose used sometimes to complain of his life from a literary point of view.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Harry Ringrose used sometimes to complain of his life from a literary point of view.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
Lowndes
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From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
the force of workers available
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harry Ringrose used sometimes to complain of his life from a literary point of view.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Harry Ringrose used sometimes to complain of his life from a literary point of view.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
on the contrary
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
Ringrose
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From this reading Harry Ringrose used sometimes to complain of his life from a literary point of view.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Harry Ringrose used sometimes to complain of his life from a literary point of view.
spoilingnounUS /ˈspɔɪlɪŋ/
the process of becoming spoiled
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A TALE APART.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
terminologynounUS /ˌtɜːrmɪˈnɑːlədʒi/
a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harry Ringrose used sometimes to complain of his life from a literary point of view.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Harry Ringrose used sometimes to complain of his life from a literary point of view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Harry Ringrose used sometimes to complain of his life from a literary point of view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In Harry's opinion they were full of "good stuff," which he longed to "handle"; but the facts were so badly "constructed" (as facts will be) that all the king's horses and all the king's men could not pull them to pieces and put them together again without spoiling them.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading This piece of ingratitude he was wont to couch in the technical terminology with which his conversation was rather freely garnished.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
a late time of life
From this reading He acknowledged that his "African horse had good legs," as Gordon Lowndes would remind him; it was the later years that set him grumbling.
