used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DROP OF POISON.
having companions or an escort
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Am I not right?”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Frost was succeeding in bringing Robert Milburn into open disrepute.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
an occurrence of something
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
deucedadjective
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
disreputenounUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in low esteem
From this reading Frost was succeeding in bringing Robert Milburn into open disrepute.
let fall to the ground
From this reading A DROP OF POISON.
excessesnounUS /ˌekˈsesɪz/
plural of “excess” — a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Frost was succeeding in bringing Robert Milburn into open disrepute.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frost was succeeding in bringing Robert Milburn into open disrepute.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Frost was succeeding in bringing Robert Milburn into open disrepute.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
Milburn
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From this reading Frost was succeeding in bringing Robert Milburn into open disrepute.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Am I not right?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DROP OF POISON.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Frost was succeeding in bringing Robert Milburn into open disrepute.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
POISONverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading A DROP OF POISON.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Am I not right?”
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Frost was succeeding in bringing Robert Milburn into open disrepute.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
self-destructiveadjective
dangerous to yourself or your interests
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Frost was succeeding in bringing Robert Milburn into open disrepute.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frost was succeeding in bringing Robert Milburn into open disrepute.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
which person or people
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That he was, will appear from his statement of the case to a few friends who had accompanied him into the bar room of ---- hotel.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading “I was saying, gentlemen, that it is such a deuced pity to see Milburn waste his talents, but the fact is, these self-destructive excesses must result in a total wreck.
