used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
(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 "All right, dear boy," said Montague Maynard in his loud jolly voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Having only reached Ottermouth the previous evening, he explained there were many things that claimed his attention at home.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
a youthful male person
From this reading "All right, dear boy," said Montague Maynard in his loud jolly voice.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
Chermside
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From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Having only reached Ottermouth the previous evening, he explained there were many things that claimed his attention at home.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
dearly loved
From this reading "All right, dear boy," said Montague Maynard in his loud jolly voice.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Having only reached Ottermouth the previous evening, he explained there were many things that claimed his attention at home.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Having only reached Ottermouth the previous evening, he explained there were many things that claimed his attention at home.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having only reached Ottermouth the previous evening, he explained there were many things that claimed his attention at home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Having only reached Ottermouth the previous evening, he explained there were many things that claimed his attention at home.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "All right, dear boy," said Montague Maynard in his loud jolly voice.
Leslie
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From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "All right, dear boy," said Montague Maynard in his loud jolly voice.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Having only reached Ottermouth the previous evening, he explained there were many things that claimed his attention at home.
Maynard
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From this reading "All right, dear boy," said Montague Maynard in his loud jolly voice.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
Montague
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From this reading "All right, dear boy," said Montague Maynard in his loud jolly voice.
MOVESnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
a form of address for a man
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
NUGENT
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From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
and nothing more
From this reading Having only reached Ottermouth the previous evening, he explained there were many things that claimed his attention at home.
Ottermouth
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From this reading Having only reached Ottermouth the previous evening, he explained there were many things that claimed his attention at home.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
PAWNnounUS /pɔːn/
an article deposited as security
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Having only reached Ottermouth the previous evening, he explained there were many things that claimed his attention at home.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Having only reached Ottermouth the previous evening, he explained there were many things that claimed his attention at home.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
renunciationnounUS /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right, dear boy," said Montague Maynard in his loud jolly voice.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "All right, dear boy," said Montague Maynard in his loud jolly voice.
saunternounUS /ˈsɔːntər/
a careless leisurely gait
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
try to get or reach
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Having only reached Ottermouth the previous evening, he explained there were many things that claimed his attention at home.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Having only reached Ottermouth the previous evening, he explained there were many things that claimed his attention at home.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "All right, dear boy," said Montague Maynard in his loud jolly voice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having only reached Ottermouth the previous evening, he explained there were many things that claimed his attention at home.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NUGENT MOVES A PAWN Mr. Nugent did not seek further private speech with Leslie Chermside while he remained at the Manor House.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He acted in every respect as though he accepted the young man's renunciation as final, and after a saunter through the exquisite gardens with his host, asked that his car might be brought round.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Run out and see us whenever you can tear yourself away from golf and the delights of the Ottermouth Club.
