used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
aviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading But my real reason was this:-- Rooke had said that both these aviators were civilians.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But my real reason was this:-- Rooke had said that both these aviators were civilians.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But my real reason was this:-- Rooke had said that both these aviators were civilians.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
civiliansnounUS /səˈvɪljənz/
plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading But my real reason was this:-- Rooke had said that both these aviators were civilians.
without deviation
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Next, however interesting things outside might have been, I had found them quite interesting enough inside.
Esdaile
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Well, I will explain that.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
set up or found
From this reading Next, however interesting things outside might have been, I had found them quite interesting enough inside.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
householdernounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊldər/
someone who owns a home
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Next, however interesting things outside might have been, I had found them quite interesting enough inside.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Next, however interesting things outside might have been, I had found them quite interesting enough inside.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Next, however interesting things outside might have been, I had found them quite interesting enough inside.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Next, however interesting things outside might have been, I had found them quite interesting enough inside.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But my real reason was this:-- Rooke had said that both these aviators were civilians.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
information about recent and important events
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next, however interesting things outside might have been, I had found them quite interesting enough inside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
on one occasion
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But my real reason was this:-- Rooke had said that both these aviators were civilians.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But my real reason was this:-- Rooke had said that both these aviators were civilians.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
Rooke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But my real reason was this:-- Rooke had said that both these aviators were civilians.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But my real reason was this:-- Rooke had said that both these aviators were civilians.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
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 WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Next, however interesting things outside might have been, I had found them quite interesting enough inside.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But my real reason was this:-- Rooke had said that both these aviators were civilians.
a special situation
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Next, however interesting things outside might have been, I had found them quite interesting enough inside.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But my real reason was this:-- Rooke had said that both these aviators were civilians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
a source of difficulty
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, I will explain that.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But my real reason was this:-- Rooke had said that both these aviators were civilians.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
which person or people
From this reading In the first place, we have our own reporters, who do that kind of thing far better than I can.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Well, I will explain that.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE I It may have already struck you that while Esdaile, a responsible householder directly interested in any unusual occurrence on his premises, had not once been into his garden to see what the trouble was, I myself, a journalist with quite a good "news story" in the wind, had shown little more eagerness.
