used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Not a bit of it," replied the rector, stooping to inspect his flowing skirt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Father, go at once and change your cassock," interrupted Margaret.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Father, go at once and change your cassock," interrupted Margaret.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "But he was rather wet, so I thought he'd better wait outside."
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Not a bit of it," replied the rector, stooping to inspect his flowing skirt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But he was rather wet, so I thought he'd better wait outside."
cassocknounUS /ˈkæsək/
a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers
From this reading "Father, go at once and change your cassock," interrupted Margaret.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Father, go at once and change your cassock," interrupted Margaret.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Father, go at once and change your cassock," interrupted Margaret.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading "Not a bit of it," replied the rector, stooping to inspect his flowing skirt.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Father, go at once and change your cassock," interrupted Margaret.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But he was rather wet, so I thought he'd better wait outside."
he'd
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From this reading "But he was rather wet, so I thought he'd better wait outside."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But he was rather wet, so I thought he'd better wait outside."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading "Not a bit of it," replied the rector, stooping to inspect his flowing skirt.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "Father, go at once and change your cassock," interrupted Margaret.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Not a bit of it," replied the rector, stooping to inspect his flowing skirt.
It's
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From this reading "It's wet through."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
Margaret
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From this reading "Father, go at once and change your cassock," interrupted Margaret.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
not any; not one
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
on one occasion
From this reading "Father, go at once and change your cassock," interrupted Margaret.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "But he was rather wet, so I thought he'd better wait outside."
on the contrary
From this reading "But he was rather wet, so I thought he'd better wait outside."
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "Not a bit of it," replied the rector, stooping to inspect his flowing skirt.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not a bit of it," replied the rector, stooping to inspect his flowing skirt.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
Roy's
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From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading "Not a bit of it," replied the rector, stooping to inspect his flowing skirt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But he was rather wet, so I thought he'd better wait outside."
softestadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːftəst/
superlative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading "Not a bit of it," replied the rector, stooping to inspect his flowing skirt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "But he was rather wet, so I thought he'd better wait outside."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "It's wet through."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Not a bit of it," replied the rector, stooping to inspect his flowing skirt.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "No fear of his not doing that," laughed Roy's master, as the dog deliberately curled himself up on the softest rug in the room.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "But he was rather wet, so I thought he'd better wait outside."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But he was rather wet, so I thought he'd better wait outside."
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading "But he was rather wet, so I thought he'd better wait outside."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Father, go at once and change your cassock," interrupted Margaret.
