used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
ANTICIPATEDadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading IN WHICH ARE MATTERS THE READER MAY HAVE ANTICIPATED.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN WHICH ARE MATTERS THE READER MAY HAVE ANTICIPATED.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So matters go on swimmingly at the house of Madame Flamingo.
bankruptcynounUS /ˈbæŋkrəpsi/
a state of complete lack of some abstract property
From this reading He gets people into debt, and out of debt; into bankruptcy and out of bankruptcy; into jail and out of jail; into society and out of society.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
Bonard
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From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading He gets people into debt, and out of debt; into bankruptcy and out of bankruptcy; into jail and out of jail; into society and out of society.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
FlamingonounUS /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes
From this reading So matters go on swimmingly at the house of Madame Flamingo.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading He gets people into debt, and out of debt; into bankruptcy and out of bankruptcy; into jail and out of jail; into society and out of society.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So matters go on swimmingly at the house of Madame Flamingo.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN WHICH ARE MATTERS THE READER MAY HAVE ANTICIPATED.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So matters go on swimmingly at the house of Madame Flamingo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ARE MATTERS THE READER MAY HAVE ANTICIPATED.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading He gets people into debt, and out of debt; into bankruptcy and out of bankruptcy; into jail and out of jail; into society and out of society.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading So matters go on swimmingly at the house of Madame Flamingo.
engage in
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading IN WHICH ARE MATTERS THE READER MAY HAVE ANTICIPATED.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading IN WHICH ARE MATTERS THE READER MAY HAVE ANTICIPATED.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
Mullholland
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From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So matters go on swimmingly at the house of Madame Flamingo.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So matters go on swimmingly at the house of Madame Flamingo.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He gets people into debt, and out of debt; into bankruptcy and out of bankruptcy; into jail and out of jail; into society and out of society.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He gets people into debt, and out of debt; into bankruptcy and out of bankruptcy; into jail and out of jail; into society and out of society.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading IN WHICH ARE MATTERS THE READER MAY HAVE ANTICIPATED.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
Sleepyhorn
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From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
Snivelverb
talk in a tearful manner
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So matters go on swimmingly at the house of Madame Flamingo.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He gets people into debt, and out of debt; into bankruptcy and out of bankruptcy; into jail and out of jail; into society and out of society.
Soloman
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From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
stylesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
swimminglyadverb
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading So matters go on swimmingly at the house of Madame Flamingo.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH ARE MATTERS THE READER MAY HAVE ANTICIPATED.
being of use or service
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
weak-minded
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From this reading Mr. Soloman Snivel has effected a reconciliation between old Judge Sleepyhorn and the beautiful Anna Bonard, and he has flattered the weak-minded George Mullholland into a belief that the old Judge, as he styles him, is his very best friend.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Indeed Mr. Soloman can make himself extremely useful in any affair requiring the exercise of nice diplomatic skill--no matter whether it be of love or law.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ARE MATTERS THE READER MAY HAVE ANTICIPATED.
