used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Chips was in there, jawing away about the match, and the prospect of a wicket after Jan’s own heart at last.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It was tolerance tinged with real affection, especially of late months; and never had captain of a house a more invaluable ally.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Chips was in there, jawing away about the match, and the prospect of a wicket after Jan’s own heart at last.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading It was tolerance tinged with real affection, especially of late months; and never had captain of a house a more invaluable ally.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chips was in there, jawing away about the match, and the prospect of a wicket after Jan’s own heart at last.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Chips was in there, jawing away about the match, and the prospect of a wicket after Jan’s own heart at last.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was tolerance tinged with real affection, especially of late months; and never had captain of a house a more invaluable ally.
ChipsnounUS /tʃɪps/
strips of potato fried in deep fat
From this reading Chips was in there, jawing away about the match, and the prospect of a wicket after Jan’s own heart at last.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Jan sat under him with the tolerant twinkle which was quite enough to encourage Chips to go on and on.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Jan sat under him with the tolerant twinkle which was quite enough to encourage Chips to go on and on.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was tolerance tinged with real affection, especially of late months; and never had captain of a house a more invaluable ally.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jan sat under him with the tolerant twinkle which was quite enough to encourage Chips to go on and on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was tolerance tinged with real affection, especially of late months; and never had captain of a house a more invaluable ally.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Chips was in there, jawing away about the match, and the prospect of a wicket after Jan’s own heart at last.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jan sat under him with the tolerant twinkle which was quite enough to encourage Chips to go on and on.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was tolerance tinged with real affection, especially of late months; and never had captain of a house a more invaluable ally.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
insubordinateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
not submissive to authority
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
INTERLUDEnounUS /ˈɪntərluːd/
an intervening period or episode
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading It was tolerance tinged with real affection, especially of late months; and never had captain of a house a more invaluable ally.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Jan sat under him with the tolerant twinkle which was quite enough to encourage Chips to go on and on.
Jan'snounUS /dʒænz/
possessive form of “jan” — the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
jawing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chips was in there, jawing away about the match, and the prospect of a wicket after Jan’s own heart at last.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
immediately past
From this reading Chips was in there, jawing away about the match, and the prospect of a wicket after Jan’s own heart at last.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was tolerance tinged with real affection, especially of late months; and never had captain of a house a more invaluable ally.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Chips was in there, jawing away about the match, and the prospect of a wicket after Jan’s own heart at last.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was tolerance tinged with real affection, especially of late months; and never had captain of a house a more invaluable ally.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was tolerance tinged with real affection, especially of late months; and never had captain of a house a more invaluable ally.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was tolerance tinged with real affection, especially of late months; and never had captain of a house a more invaluable ally.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jan sat under him with the tolerant twinkle which was quite enough to encourage Chips to go on and on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Chips was in there, jawing away about the match, and the prospect of a wicket after Jan’s own heart at last.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Chips was in there, jawing away about the match, and the prospect of a wicket after Jan’s own heart at last.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Jan sat under him with the tolerant twinkle which was quite enough to encourage Chips to go on and on.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was tolerance tinged with real affection, especially of late months; and never had captain of a house a more invaluable ally.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Jan sat under him with the tolerant twinkle which was quite enough to encourage Chips to go on and on.
sinews
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Chips was in there, jawing away about the match, and the prospect of a wicket after Jan’s own heart at last.
thews
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading It was tolerance tinged with real affection, especially of late months; and never had captain of a house a more invaluable ally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jan sat under him with the tolerant twinkle which was quite enough to encourage Chips to go on and on.
tolerancenounUS /ˈtɑːlərəns/
the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
From this reading It was tolerance tinged with real affection, especially of late months; and never had captain of a house a more invaluable ally.
tolerantadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərənt/
showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
From this reading Jan sat under him with the tolerant twinkle which was quite enough to encourage Chips to go on and on.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Jan sat under him with the tolerant twinkle which was quite enough to encourage Chips to go on and on.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Jan sat under him with the tolerant twinkle which was quite enough to encourage Chips to go on and on.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading If Chips raised the voice of command, it was the thews and sinews in the next study that presented themselves to the insubordinate mind as an argument against revolt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INTERLUDE IN A STUDY It was in Jan’s study, now of course one of the large ones up the steps at the end of the passage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jan sat under him with the tolerant twinkle which was quite enough to encourage Chips to go on and on.
wicketnounUS /ˈwɪkət/
cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
From this reading Chips was in there, jawing away about the match, and the prospect of a wicket after Jan’s own heart at last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jan sat under him with the tolerant twinkle which was quite enough to encourage Chips to go on and on.
