acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Where, if you please, did you acquire yours?"
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
banteringlyadverb
in a bantering fashion
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
can't
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From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
Chepstow
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From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
death of a person
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
how
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From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Where, if you please, did you acquire yours?"
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
and nothing more
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
Lorne
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From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
social deportment
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
MavericknounUS /ˈmævərɪk/
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
Narkom
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From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Where, if you please, did you acquire yours?"
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
express in words
From this reading "I can't say how deeply indebted I feel--you must imagine that, Miss Lorne," he said, bending over the hand that lay in his, with an air that made Lady Chepstow lift her eyebrows and look at him narrowly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Miss Lorne noticed it now, just as she had noticed it that day in the train when she had said banteringly: "I am not used to Court manners.
precisely as stated
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
at the time that
From this reading It came but rarely, that peculiar air, but it was very noticeable when it did come, although the man himself seemed totally oblivious of it.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where, if you please, did you acquire yours?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He took it with that grave courtesy, that gentle dignity of bearing which at times distinguished his deportment and was, indeed, as puzzling to her as it was to Mr. Maverick Narkom.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where, if you please, did you acquire yours?"
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Where, if you please, did you acquire yours?"
