used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paul proved a satisfactory driver, and the old lady’s fears were soon dissipated.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am glad to hear you say so, Mrs. Granville,” said Paul, well pleased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Paul proved a satisfactory driver, and the old lady’s fears were soon dissipated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I don’t think he is generally intemperate, but I suspect he had been drinking something that day.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “You drive better than Frost Mercer,” she said in a tone of satisfaction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don’t think he is generally intemperate, but I suspect he had been drinking something that day.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Frost nearly upset me one day.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading Paul proved a satisfactory driver, and the old lady’s fears were soon dissipated.
don't
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From this reading I don’t think he is generally intemperate, but I suspect he had been drinking something that day.”
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading I don’t think he is generally intemperate, but I suspect he had been drinking something that day.”
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading “You drive better than Frost Mercer,” she said in a tone of satisfaction.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Paul proved a satisfactory driver, and the old lady’s fears were soon dissipated.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Paul proved a satisfactory driver, and the old lady’s fears were soon dissipated.
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading “You drive better than Frost Mercer,” she said in a tone of satisfaction.
usually; as a rule
From this reading I don’t think he is generally intemperate, but I suspect he had been drinking something that day.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am glad to hear you say so, Mrs. Granville,” said Paul, well pleased.
Granville
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From this reading “I am glad to hear you say so, Mrs. Granville,” said Paul, well pleased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I don’t think he is generally intemperate, but I suspect he had been drinking something that day.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I don’t think he is generally intemperate, but I suspect he had been drinking something that day.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “I am glad to hear you say so, Mrs. Granville,” said Paul, well pleased.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am glad to hear you say so, Mrs. Granville,” said Paul, well pleased.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You drive better than Frost Mercer,” she said in a tone of satisfaction.
intemperateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtempərət/
(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes
From this reading I don’t think he is generally intemperate, but I suspect he had been drinking something that day.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don’t think he is generally intemperate, but I suspect he had been drinking something that day.”
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Paul proved a satisfactory driver, and the old lady’s fears were soon dissipated.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Frost nearly upset me one day.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading “You drive better than Frost Mercer,” she said in a tone of satisfaction.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “I am glad to hear you say so, Mrs. Granville,” said Paul, well pleased.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Frost nearly upset me one day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You drive better than Frost Mercer,” she said in a tone of satisfaction.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Paul proved a satisfactory driver, and the old lady’s fears were soon dissipated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Frost nearly upset me one day.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul proved a satisfactory driver, and the old lady’s fears were soon dissipated.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading “I am glad to hear you say so, Mrs. Granville,” said Paul, well pleased.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Paul proved a satisfactory driver, and the old lady’s fears were soon dissipated.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You drive better than Frost Mercer,” she said in a tone of satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading “You drive better than Frost Mercer,” she said in a tone of satisfaction.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Paul proved a satisfactory driver, and the old lady’s fears were soon dissipated.
express in words
From this reading “I am glad to hear you say so, Mrs. Granville,” said Paul, well pleased.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You drive better than Frost Mercer,” she said in a tone of satisfaction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I am glad to hear you say so, Mrs. Granville,” said Paul, well pleased.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I don’t think he is generally intemperate, but I suspect he had been drinking something that day.”
in the near future
From this reading Paul proved a satisfactory driver, and the old lady’s fears were soon dissipated.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading I don’t think he is generally intemperate, but I suspect he had been drinking something that day.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “You drive better than Frost Mercer,” she said in a tone of satisfaction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I don’t think he is generally intemperate, but I suspect he had been drinking something that day.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paul proved a satisfactory driver, and the old lady’s fears were soon dissipated.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I don’t think he is generally intemperate, but I suspect he had been drinking something that day.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am glad to hear you say so, Mrs. Granville,” said Paul, well pleased.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “You drive better than Frost Mercer,” she said in a tone of satisfaction.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading “Frost nearly upset me one day.
(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 “I am glad to hear you say so, Mrs. Granville,” said Paul, well pleased.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Paul proved a satisfactory driver, and the old lady’s fears were soon dissipated.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You drive better than Frost Mercer,” she said in a tone of satisfaction.
