used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I am given certain information, and have to act on it—I’m not your judge.”
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am given certain information, and have to act on it—I’m not your judge.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
Aziz
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From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
bailverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I am given certain information, and have to act on it—I’m not your judge.”
Chandrapore
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From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
cynicnounUS /ˈsɪnɪk/
someone who is critical of the motives of others
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
detainverbUS /dɪˈteɪn/
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I am given certain information, and have to act on it—I’m not your judge.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am given certain information, and have to act on it—I’m not your judge.”
a message received and understood
From this reading I am given certain information, and have to act on it—I’m not your judge.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading I am given certain information, and have to act on it—I’m not your judge.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
McBryde
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From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
not any; not one
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am given certain information, and have to act on it—I’m not your judge.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am given certain information, and have to act on it—I’m not your judge.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
reflectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
SuperintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading He had read and thought a good deal, and, owing to a somewhat unhappy marriage, had evolved a complete philosophy of life.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. McBryde, the District Superintendent of Police, was the most reflective and best educated of the Chandrapore officials.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was much of the cynic about him, but nothing of the bully; he never lost his temper or grew rough, and he received Aziz with courtesy, was almost reassuring.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have to detain you until you get bail,” he said, “but no doubt your friends will be applying for it, and of course they will be allowed to visit you, under regulations.
