used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It did not look as if he were expected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading Tyson’s remarks bothered him, and he half-consciously braced up.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading Tyson’s remarks bothered him, and he half-consciously braced up.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
calf-meal
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From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading The man said Mrs. Carson had not yet gone to the drawing-room and opened a door.
CLAIMSnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
clothing in general
From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not look as if he were expected.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The man said Mrs. Carson had not yet gone to the drawing-room and opened a door.
drawing-room
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From this reading The man said Mrs. Carson had not yet gone to the drawing-room and opened a door.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It did not look as if he were expected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The man said Mrs. Carson had not yet gone to the drawing-room and opened a door.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The man said Mrs. Carson had not yet gone to the drawing-room and opened a door.
half-consciously
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From this reading Tyson’s remarks bothered him, and he half-consciously braced up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It did not look as if he were expected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not look as if he were expected.
KITnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
Kit's
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From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man said Mrs. Carson had not yet gone to the drawing-room and opened a door.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The man said Mrs. Carson had not yet gone to the drawing-room and opened a door.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
Netherhall
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From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The man said Mrs. Carson had not yet gone to the drawing-room and opened a door.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The man said Mrs. Carson had not yet gone to the drawing-room and opened a door.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Tyson’s remarks bothered him, and he half-consciously braced up.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The man said Mrs. Carson had not yet gone to the drawing-room and opened a door.
cut with a saw
From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man said Mrs. Carson had not yet gone to the drawing-room and opened a door.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
Tyson'snounUS /ˈtaɪsənz/
possessive form of “tyson” — United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (born in 1966)
From this reading Tyson’s remarks bothered him, and he half-consciously braced up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tyson’s remarks bothered him, and he half-consciously braced up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Kit’s boots were muddy, and now the light was good he saw he had not altogether brushed the calf-meal from his damp clothes.
which person or people
From this reading KIT CLAIMS HIS REWARD Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Kit thought the old servant who took his bag and coat gave him a queer look.
but in spite of that
From this reading The man said Mrs. Carson had not yet gone to the drawing-room and opened a door.
