used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
bowlernounUS /ˈboʊlər/
a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
an occurrence of something
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
clothing in general
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
Cullen
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From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
set up or found
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He presented himself, however, in a wholly non-aggressive spirit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He presented himself, however, in a wholly non-aggressive spirit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
a form of address for a man
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
non-aggressive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He presented himself, however, in a wholly non-aggressive spirit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
and nothing more
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He presented himself, however, in a wholly non-aggressive spirit.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He presented himself, however, in a wholly non-aggressive spirit.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
someone who visits
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
Walmsley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At ten o'clock the following morning my telephone bell rang and a visitor was announced.
at the time that
From this reading I did not catch the name given me, and it was only when I opened the door to him in response to his ring that I recognized Mr. Cullen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In morning clothes, which consisted in his case of a blue serge suit that needed brushing and a bowler hat of extinct shape, he seemed to me, if possible, a little more objectionable than I had found him the previous night.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He presented himself, however, in a wholly non-aggressive spirit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Walmsley," he said, as he took the chair to which I motioned him, "I have called to see you very largely in your own interests."
