used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
in addition
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
any thing at all
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable surprise that, about this time, I became aware that my old friend was looking decidedly under par.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable surprise that, about this time, I became aware that my old friend was looking decidedly under par.
Desmond
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From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His face had a drawn look that I did not like, and his eyes were haggard.
distaffnoun
the sphere of work by women
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His face had a drawn look that I did not like, and his eyes were haggard.
one or the other of two
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face had a drawn look that I did not like, and his eyes were haggard.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face had a drawn look that I did not like, and his eyes were haggard.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
the act of departing
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
an established custom
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face had a drawn look that I did not like, and his eyes were haggard.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His face had a drawn look that I did not like, and his eyes were haggard.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
intuitionnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His face had a drawn look that I did not like, and his eyes were haggard.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable surprise that, about this time, I became aware that my old friend was looking decidedly under par.
take the midday meal
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
narrateverbUS /ˈnereɪt/
provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
Okewood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable surprise that, about this time, I became aware that my old friend was looking decidedly under par.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
on one occasion
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
and nothing more
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
outstandingadjectiveUS /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
distinguished from others in excellence
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
parnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable surprise that, about this time, I became aware that my old friend was looking decidedly under par.
any competition
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
unusual or striking
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
squashverbUS /skwɑːʃ/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Now, Desmond Okewood, as his Christian name suggests, is, on the distaff side, Irish, and from his mother’s race he has inherited not only the intuition and reckless courage which have carried him so far in his career, but also that sublime indifference to anything like “nerves” that is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Irish.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable surprise that, about this time, I became aware that my old friend was looking decidedly under par.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable surprise that, about this time, I became aware that my old friend was looking decidedly under par.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable surprise that, about this time, I became aware that my old friend was looking decidedly under par.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
the upper part of anything
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
two times
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable surprise that, about this time, I became aware that my old friend was looking decidedly under par.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were in the habit of meeting once or twice a week either for lunch or for a game of squash at the Bath Club.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was about the time of the adventure of the top flat which I am going to narrate that I became aware of a remarkable change in my friend, Desmond Okewood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable surprise that, about this time, I became aware that my old friend was looking decidedly under par.
