used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLOUD.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
(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 Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
braceletsnounUS /ˈbreɪslɪts/
plural of “bracelet” — a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A CLOUD.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
divisible by two
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
set up or found
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
Irene
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From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
and nothing more
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
loopedverbUS /luːpt/
past form of “loop” — move in loops
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
necklacenounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
overdressverbUS /ˈoʊvərdres/
dress too warmly
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
a light shade of red
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
rosebuds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
slippernounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
express in speech
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
having a supporting base
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
not in physical motion
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading He threw himself on the soft velvet cushions of the crimson sofa, placing his hand over his brow, as if to still the throbbing of his temples.
precisely as stated
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Irene, dressed in a pale pink satin, with sweeping train and airy lace overdress looped up with moss rosebuds, with diamond set necklace and bracelets, and the tip of her satin slipper just in view, presented a very pretty picture to Scott, but he was somewhat surprised that she did not speak, or even smile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
at the time that
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Scott's brain was weary, for he had been studying all day over a very perplexing case which he had set out to win, and with very little foundation to work on.
a late time of life
From this reading Two years had gone by since Scott's marriage, when one evening he entered his wife's room and found her standing before the mirror putting the finishing touches to her rich and becoming toilet.
