used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad it is only delay, and not total failure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am glad it is only delay, and not total failure.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading "No matter, provided you bring an appetite that can defy overdone fish.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "No matter, provided you bring an appetite that can defy overdone fish.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "No matter, provided you bring an appetite that can defy overdone fish.
club-labelled
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From this reading Vernon, you look so spent, may I venture to offer your reverence a tonic--club-labelled 'cocktail'?
cocktailnounUS /ˈkɑːkteɪl/
a short mixed drink
From this reading Vernon, you look so spent, may I venture to offer your reverence a tonic--club-labelled 'cocktail'?
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading "No matter, provided you bring an appetite that can defy overdone fish.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I have kept your dinner waiting half an hour."
an act that fails
From this reading I am glad it is only delay, and not total failure.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading "No matter, provided you bring an appetite that can defy overdone fish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad it is only delay, and not total failure.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I have kept your dinner waiting half an hour."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have kept your dinner waiting half an hour."
Herriott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I have kept your dinner waiting half an hour."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am glad it is only delay, and not total failure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am glad it is only delay, and not total failure.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I have kept your dinner waiting half an hour."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Vernon, you look so spent, may I venture to offer your reverence a tonic--club-labelled 'cocktail'?
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "No matter, provided you bring an appetite that can defy overdone fish.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Vernon, you look so spent, may I venture to offer your reverence a tonic--club-labelled 'cocktail'?
not any; not one
From this reading "No matter, provided you bring an appetite that can defy overdone fish.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am glad it is only delay, and not total failure.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Vernon, you look so spent, may I venture to offer your reverence a tonic--club-labelled 'cocktail'?
and nothing more
From this reading I am glad it is only delay, and not total failure.
overdoneadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈdʌn/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading "No matter, provided you bring an appetite that can defy overdone fish.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "No matter, provided you bring an appetite that can defy overdone fish.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Vernon, you look so spent, may I venture to offer your reverence a tonic--club-labelled 'cocktail'?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Vernon, you look so spent, may I venture to offer your reverence a tonic--club-labelled 'cocktail'?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vernon, you look so spent, may I venture to offer your reverence a tonic--club-labelled 'cocktail'?
tonicadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
From this reading Vernon, you look so spent, may I venture to offer your reverence a tonic--club-labelled 'cocktail'?
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading I am glad it is only delay, and not total failure.
unavoidableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/
impossible to avoid or evade
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Vernon, you look so spent, may I venture to offer your reverence a tonic--club-labelled 'cocktail'?
Vernon
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From this reading Vernon, you look so spent, may I venture to offer your reverence a tonic--club-labelled 'cocktail'?
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I have kept your dinner waiting half an hour."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Herriott, I owe you an apology for coming so late, but feel quite sure you will pardon a delay that was unavoidable.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have kept your dinner waiting half an hour."
