used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PROJECT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading “Oh, Uncle Fred, we’re so awfully sorry!”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
Bertie
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
edgewaysadverbUS /ˈedʒweɪz/
as if by an edge; barely
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
Fred
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
in a free manner
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
how
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From this reading “Oh, Uncle Fred, how is Bertie now?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
nephewsnounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Oh, Uncle Fred, how is Bertie now?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, Uncle Fred, how is Bertie now?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
PROJECTverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading A PROJECT.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Oh, Uncle Fred, we’re so awfully sorry!”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “Oh, Uncle Fred, we’re so awfully sorry!”
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
unmanlinessnoun
the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
we're
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From this reading “Oh, Uncle Fred, we’re so awfully sorry!”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
