used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It is I who am in luck."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He regarded it as an omen of good fortune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
Chaytor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Old Corrie were thus unexpectedly found, why not Newman Chaytor?
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
CorrienounUS /ˈkɔːri/
a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He regarded it as an omen of good fortune.
set up or found
From this reading If Old Corrie were thus unexpectedly found, why not Newman Chaytor?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He regarded it as an omen of good fortune.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is I who am in luck."
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Old Corrie were thus unexpectedly found, why not Newman Chaytor?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is I who am in luck."
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is I who am in luck."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
NewmannounUS /ˈnuːmən/
United States film actor (born in 1925)
From this reading If Old Corrie were thus unexpectedly found, why not Newman Chaytor?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Old Corrie were thus unexpectedly found, why not Newman Chaytor?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He regarded it as an omen of good fortune.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading He regarded it as an omen of good fortune.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He regarded it as an omen of good fortune.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading If Old Corrie were thus unexpectedly found, why not Newman Chaytor?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Come in, come in," said Basil, clutching Old Corrie by the arm, as though he feared to lose him, and dragging him into the house; "this is indeed a meeting to be thanking for.
traducers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
trustynounUS /ˈtrʌsti/
a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading If Old Corrie were thus unexpectedly found, why not Newman Chaytor?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If Old Corrie were thus unexpectedly found, why not Newman Chaytor?
which person or people
From this reading It is I who am in luck."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
belonging to which person
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If Old Corrie were thus unexpectedly found, why not Newman Chaytor?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And, besides, here was a trusty friend upon whom he could rely--here was a man whose evidence would go far to establish his identity, to restore his good name, to give the lie to his traducers.
