used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
aditnoun
a nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
Barrett's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
blamelessadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪmləs/
free of guilt; not subject to blame
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
accept an excuse for
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
extenuatingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstenjuːeɪtɪŋ/
partially excusing or justifying
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
ill-feeling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Not in the least.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Not in the least.
go away from a place
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
not any; not one
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not in the least.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
express in words
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
not in physical motion
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Not in the least.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
validadjectiveUS /ˈvælɪd/
well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
valuesnounUS /ˈvæljuːz/
beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
at the time that
From this reading When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
