used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading “Really, William,” she said, “you are a most consummate actor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Really, William,” she said, “you are a most consummate actor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
for the reason that
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
being joined in close association
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading “Really, William,” she said, “you are a most consummate actor.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
don't
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From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
Edith
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From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
farcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading I wonder that you think it worth while to keep up the farce with me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
the act of departing
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wonder that you think it worth while to keep up the farce with me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I wonder that you think it worth while to keep up the farce with me.
and nothing more
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I wonder that you think it worth while to keep up the farce with me.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading She laughed straight out.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wonder that you think it worth while to keep up the farce with me.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Really, William,” she said, “you are a most consummate actor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
not any; not one
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She laughed straight out.
PILLARSnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
QuestnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Really, William,” she said, “you are a most consummate actor.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Really, William,” she said, “you are a most consummate actor.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She laughed straight out.
successive (without a break)
From this reading She laughed straight out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I wonder that you think it worth while to keep up the farce with me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
TigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I wonder that you think it worth while to keep up the farce with me.
precisely as stated
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, I hope that Edith is not going to be very expensive this time, because we don’t seem to be too rich just now, and you see there is no more of my money for her to have.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I wonder that you think it worth while to keep up the farce with me.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Really, William,” she said, “you are a most consummate actor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE RED PILLARS Two days after his receipt of the second letter from the “Tiger,” Mr. Quest announced to his wife that he was going to London on business connected with the bank, and expected to be away for a couple of nights.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder that you think it worth while to keep up the farce with me.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading I wonder that you think it worth while to keep up the farce with me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Really, William,” she said, “you are a most consummate actor.
