used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
anew
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
arrearsnounUS /ərˈɪrz/
the state of being behind in payments
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
BLACKMAILverbUS /ˈblækmeɪl/
exert pressure on someone through threats
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If he sat by the fire-place he kicked the fire-irons rhythmically, filling me with the dread of homicidal mania.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
unvarying in nature
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
copeverbUS /koʊp/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
creakedverbUS /kriːkt/
past form of “creak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading If he sat by the fire-place he kicked the fire-irons rhythmically, filling me with the dread of homicidal mania.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
Edmund's
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From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Snape’s presence in my home, however, effectually prevented this programme.
the organ of sight
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading If he sat by the fire-place he kicked the fire-irons rhythmically, filling me with the dread of homicidal mania.
fire-irons
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From this reading If he sat by the fire-place he kicked the fire-irons rhythmically, filling me with the dread of homicidal mania.
fire-place
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From this reading If he sat by the fire-place he kicked the fire-irons rhythmically, filling me with the dread of homicidal mania.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
gritnounUS /ɡrɪt/
a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Snape’s presence in my home, however, effectually prevented this programme.
homicidaladjectiveUS /ˌhɑːməˈsaɪdəl/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading If he sat by the fire-place he kicked the fire-irons rhythmically, filling me with the dread of homicidal mania.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Snape’s presence in my home, however, effectually prevented this programme.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he sat by the fire-place he kicked the fire-irons rhythmically, filling me with the dread of homicidal mania.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
inoffensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfensɪv/
not causing anger or annoyance
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading If he sat by the fire-place he kicked the fire-irons rhythmically, filling me with the dread of homicidal mania.
manianounUS /ˈmeɪniə/
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
From this reading If he sat by the fire-place he kicked the fire-irons rhythmically, filling me with the dread of homicidal mania.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
one's
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From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
ostentatiouslyadverbUS /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəsli/
with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
pigeon-loft
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From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Snape’s presence in my home, however, effectually prevented this programme.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Snape’s presence in my home, however, effectually prevented this programme.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Snape’s presence in my home, however, effectually prevented this programme.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
rhythmicallyadverbUS /ˈrɪðmɪkli/
in a rhythmic manner
From this reading If he sat by the fire-place he kicked the fire-irons rhythmically, filling me with the dread of homicidal mania.
rutnounUS /rʌt/
a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading If he sat by the fire-place he kicked the fire-irons rhythmically, filling me with the dread of homicidal mania.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
be seated
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
Snape's
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From this reading Snape’s presence in my home, however, effectually prevented this programme.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Snape’s presence in my home, however, effectually prevented this programme.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
hard to endure
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
at the time that
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading BLACKMAIL My natural indolence prompted me to settle down again in my old familiar rut while I awaited the bishop’s visit and Edmund’s return.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a discomfort to me, constant and irritating as a piece of grit in one’s eye, with the added annoyance that he was ostentatiously trying to be inoffensive.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When I went to my study to cope with arrears of correspondence he would follow me and sit in a wicker chair which he creaked until he drove me forth to my pigeon-loft.
