used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure they could have resumed it now, but Joe felt instinctively that it was not the time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Why had he not waited five minutes longer before breaking in on that momentous conversation?
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
blunderingverbUS /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading Good-natured, blundering Reggie!
the act of breaking something
From this reading Why had he not waited five minutes longer before breaking in on that momentous conversation?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure they could have resumed it now, but Joe felt instinctively that it was not the time.
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Why had he not waited five minutes longer before breaking in on that momentous conversation?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To be sure they could have resumed it now, but Joe felt instinctively that it was not the time.
CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading To be sure they could have resumed it now, but Joe felt instinctively that it was not the time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Why had he not waited five minutes longer before breaking in on that momentous conversation?
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
Good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Good-natured, blundering Reggie!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Why had he not waited five minutes longer before breaking in on that momentous conversation?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To be sure they could have resumed it now, but Joe felt instinctively that it was not the time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why had he not waited five minutes longer before breaking in on that momentous conversation?
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading To be sure they could have resumed it now, but Joe felt instinctively that it was not the time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be sure they could have resumed it now, but Joe felt instinctively that it was not the time.
Joe
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From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
the act of departing
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
for more time
From this reading Why had he not waited five minutes longer before breaking in on that momentous conversation?
Mabel
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From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Why had he not waited five minutes longer before breaking in on that momentous conversation?
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading Why had he not waited five minutes longer before breaking in on that momentous conversation?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why had he not waited five minutes longer before breaking in on that momentous conversation?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading To be sure they could have resumed it now, but Joe felt instinctively that it was not the time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
on one occasion
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
and nothing more
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
Reggie
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From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading To be sure they could have resumed it now, but Joe felt instinctively that it was not the time.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure they could have resumed it now, but Joe felt instinctively that it was not the time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure they could have resumed it now, but Joe felt instinctively that it was not the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To be sure they could have resumed it now, but Joe felt instinctively that it was not the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Why had he not waited five minutes longer before breaking in on that momentous conversation?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A POPULAR HERO Reggie hurried away to order the meal that was to put the chef on his mettle, leaving Mabel and Joe once more in possession of the room.
at the time that
From this reading Cupid is sensitive as to time and place, and the little blind god is only at his best when assured of leisure and privacy.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why had he not waited five minutes longer before breaking in on that momentous conversation?
