used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mr. Saunderson dangled his eyeglasses and regarded Christopher with a dubious air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Saunderson dangled his eyeglasses and regarded Christopher with a dubious air.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading Mr. Saunderson dangled his eyeglasses and regarded Christopher with a dubious air.
deem to be
From this reading "I want three days to consider the matter," continued Christopher impatiently.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I want three days to consider the matter," continued Christopher impatiently.
dangledverbUS /ˈdæŋɡəld/
past form of “dangle” — hang freely
From this reading Mr. Saunderson dangled his eyeglasses and regarded Christopher with a dubious air.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "I want three days to consider the matter," continued Christopher impatiently.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading "Where is the difficulty?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading Mr. Saunderson dangled his eyeglasses and regarded Christopher with a dubious air.
eyeglassesnounUS /ˈaɪɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Mr. Saunderson dangled his eyeglasses and regarded Christopher with a dubious air.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Saunderson dangled his eyeglasses and regarded Christopher with a dubious air.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want three days to consider the matter," continued Christopher impatiently.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "I want three days to consider the matter," continued Christopher impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is the difficulty?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
loatheverbUS /loʊð/
find repugnant
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I want three days to consider the matter," continued Christopher impatiently.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Saunderson dangled his eyeglasses and regarded Christopher with a dubious air.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Mr. Saunderson dangled his eyeglasses and regarded Christopher with a dubious air.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
Saunderson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Saunderson dangled his eyeglasses and regarded Christopher with a dubious air.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
carry out
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
a special situation
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I want three days to consider the matter," continued Christopher impatiently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
precisely as stated
From this reading "It does not seem to me a very great thing to ask in the face of things."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want three days to consider the matter," continued Christopher impatiently.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is the difficulty?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Saunderson dangled his eyeglasses and regarded Christopher with a dubious air.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You don't seem to remember you are asking me to give up my chosen life and work and take on a job that I loathe."
