used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "But you know all about it," he concluded.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
(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 "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
assented
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From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
brightenverbUS /ˈbraɪtən/
make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "But you know all about it," he concluded.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
courtlinessnoun
elegance suggestive of a royal court
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But you know all about it," he concluded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
inconsequentadjective
lacking worth or importance
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
It's
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From this reading It's all that's left us."
Kenton
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From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But you know all about it," he concluded.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It's all that's left us."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/
past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's all that's left us."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
tumblernounUS /ˈtʌmblər/
a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It's all that's left us."
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you know all about it," he concluded.
