used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
abandonmentnounUS /əˈbændənmənt/
the act of giving something up
From this reading "The postponement of your campaign has been hinted at before," Lord Redford continued, "but we have never used the word abandonment.
in the past
From this reading I have no wish to force your hand--a few hours ago I think I proved this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The postponement of your campaign has been hinted at before," Lord Redford continued, "but we have never used the word abandonment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The postponement of your campaign has been hinted at before," Lord Redford continued, "but we have never used the word abandonment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "The postponement of your campaign has been hinted at before," Lord Redford continued, "but we have never used the word abandonment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading "The postponement of your campaign has been hinted at before," Lord Redford continued, "but we have never used the word abandonment.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
without stop or interruption
From this reading "The postponement of your campaign has been hinted at before," Lord Redford continued, "but we have never used the word abandonment.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
divisible by two
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I have no wish to force your hand--a few hours ago I think I proved this.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading I have no wish to force your hand--a few hours ago I think I proved this.
forefingernounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡər/
the finger next to the thumb
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I have no wish to force your hand--a few hours ago I think I proved this.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The postponement of your campaign has been hinted at before," Lord Redford continued, "but we have never used the word abandonment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have no wish to force your hand--a few hours ago I think I proved this.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading "The postponement of your campaign has been hinted at before," Lord Redford continued, "but we have never used the word abandonment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I have no wish to force your hand--a few hours ago I think I proved this.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have no wish to force your hand--a few hours ago I think I proved this.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes," Mannering said, "that is quite reasonable."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
Mannering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "The postponement of your campaign has been hinted at before," Lord Redford continued, "but we have never used the word abandonment.
not any; not one
From this reading I have no wish to force your hand--a few hours ago I think I proved this.
nominallyadverbUS /ˈnɑːmənəli/
in name only
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
outspreadadjective
fully extended in width
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
postponementnounUS /poʊstˈpoʊnmənt/
time during which some action is awaited
From this reading "The postponement of your campaign has been hinted at before," Lord Redford continued, "but we have never used the word abandonment.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
pronouncementnounUS /prəˈnaʊnsmənt/
an authoritative declaration
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
established beyond doubt
From this reading I have no wish to force your hand--a few hours ago I think I proved this.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Yes," Mannering said, "that is quite reasonable."
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading "Yes," Mannering said, "that is quite reasonable."
RedfordnounUS /ˈredfərd/
United States actor and filmmaker who starred with Paul Newman in several films (born in 1936)
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes," Mannering said, "that is quite reasonable."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I have no wish to force your hand--a few hours ago I think I proved this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have no wish to force your hand--a few hours ago I think I proved this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have no wish to force your hand--a few hours ago I think I proved this.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But if you are to remain even nominally with us some sort of pronouncement must come from you in reply to these statements."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "The postponement of your campaign has been hinted at before," Lord Redford continued, "but we have never used the word abandonment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The postponement of your campaign has been hinted at before," Lord Redford continued, "but we have never used the word abandonment.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I have no wish to force your hand--a few hours ago I think I proved this.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "The postponement of your campaign has been hinted at before," Lord Redford continued, "but we have never used the word abandonment.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," Mannering said, "that is quite reasonable."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE WOMAN AND--THE OTHER WOMAN "You see, Mannering," Lord Redford said, tapping the outspread evening paper with his forefinger, "the situation now presents a different aspect.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have no wish to force your hand--a few hours ago I think I proved this.
