adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
(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 "They're all right," Peckover answered somewhat gloomily.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "They're all right," Peckover answered somewhat gloomily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
wanted intensely
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading I should think so," Gage exclaimed with emphasis.
emulateverbUS /ˈemjəleɪt/
strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I should think so," Gage exclaimed with emphasis.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
GagenounUS /ɡeɪdʒ/
street names for marijuana
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading "They're all right," Peckover answered somewhat gloomily.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should think so," Gage exclaimed with emphasis.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
a message received and understood
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
joviallyadverb
in a jovial manner
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
Ormstork
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From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
Peckover
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From this reading "They're all right," Peckover answered somewhat gloomily.
peeressnoun
a woman of the peerage in Britain
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "They're all right," Peckover answered somewhat gloomily.
only a very short time before
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should think so," Gage exclaimed with emphasis.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I should think so," Gage exclaimed with emphasis.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "They're all right," Peckover answered somewhat gloomily.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
They're
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From this reading "They're all right," Peckover answered somewhat gloomily.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I should think so," Gage exclaimed with emphasis.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
totnounUS /tɑːt/
a small amount (especially of a drink)
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
which person or people
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
wilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Considering the poor time he had had as the medium through which the wily peeress desired to convey certain information to his friend he could scarcely be expected to emulate that gentleman's enthusiasm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I should think so," Gage exclaimed with emphasis.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Percy, my boy, what do you tot them up to come to?" inquired Gage jovially as they turned from an impressive adieu to their guests who drove off radiant--at least as far as Lady Ormstork was concerned--at the success of their visit.
