used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
(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 present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
any thing at all
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “Capital!” murmured the victor, to nobody in particular, and for no apparent reason.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And incredible as it may appear, the issue was not with the long-handled folders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And incredible as it may appear, the issue was not with the long-handled folders.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading “Capital!” murmured the victor, to nobody in particular, and for no apparent reason.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
flairnounUS /fler/
a natural talent
From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
foldersnounUS /ˈfoʊldərz/
plural of “folder” — a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
an established custom
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading And incredible as it may appear, the issue was not with the long-handled folders.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And incredible as it may appear, the issue was not with the long-handled folders.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
Lascelles
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From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
long-handledadjective
having a long handle
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And incredible as it may appear, the issue was not with the long-handled folders.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
misguidedadjectiveUS /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
poorly conceived or thought out
From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
monoclenounUS /ˈmɑː.nə.kəl/
A single round eyeglass kept in position by the muscles around the eye, worn by gentleman aristocrats.
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “Capital!” murmured the victor, to nobody in particular, and for no apparent reason.
not any; not one
From this reading “Capital!” murmured the victor, to nobody in particular, and for no apparent reason.
no person; not anyone
From this reading “Capital!” murmured the victor, to nobody in particular, and for no apparent reason.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “Capital!” murmured the victor, to nobody in particular, and for no apparent reason.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “Capital!” murmured the victor, to nobody in particular, and for no apparent reason.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
victornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading “Capital!” murmured the victor, to nobody in particular, and for no apparent reason.
wagedverbUS /weɪdʒd/
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SOCIAL TRIUMPH For almost the space of a minute a battle royal was waged between the monocle and the long-handled folders.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jim Lascelles was one of those unfortunate and misguided people who have an extraordinary _flair_ for what they call “fun.”
which person or people
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All present, with the exception of Miss Perry, who was not in the habit of observing anything, sat in breathless silence to observe the issue.
