used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Good-night, gentlemen; our plans are progressing favourably, and I hope soon to have good news for you all."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Good-night, gentlemen; our plans are progressing favourably, and I hope soon to have good news for you all."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I went to bed early that night, for Felix, unlike his usual bright self, was very gloomy and morose.
Braund
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From this reading I fancy he was not well pleased with the coming of Roger Braund, and still less so with his ready offer to escort Jeanne to Rochelle.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I went to bed early that night, for Felix, unlike his usual bright self, was very gloomy and morose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I fancy he was not well pleased with the coming of Roger Braund, and still less so with his ready offer to escort Jeanne to Rochelle.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
DastardlyadjectiveUS /ˈdæstərdli/
despicably cowardly
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I went to bed early that night, for Felix, unlike his usual bright self, was very gloomy and morose.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading I fancy he was not well pleased with the coming of Roger Braund, and still less so with his ready offer to escort Jeanne to Rochelle.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I fancy he was not well pleased with the coming of Roger Braund, and still less so with his ready offer to escort Jeanne to Rochelle.
favourablyadverb
showing approval
From this reading Good-night, gentlemen; our plans are progressing favourably, and I hope soon to have good news for you all."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
Felix
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From this reading I went to bed early that night, for Felix, unlike his usual bright self, was very gloomy and morose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Good-night, gentlemen; our plans are progressing favourably, and I hope soon to have good news for you all."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Good-night, gentlemen; our plans are progressing favourably, and I hope soon to have good news for you all."
depressingly dark
From this reading I went to bed early that night, for Felix, unlike his usual bright self, was very gloomy and morose.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good-night, gentlemen; our plans are progressing favourably, and I hope soon to have good news for you all."
Good-night
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From this reading Good-night, gentlemen; our plans are progressing favourably, and I hope soon to have good news for you all."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Good-night, gentlemen; our plans are progressing favourably, and I hope soon to have good news for you all."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Good-night, gentlemen; our plans are progressing favourably, and I hope soon to have good news for you all."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
Jeanne
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From this reading I fancy he was not well pleased with the coming of Roger Braund, and still less so with his ready offer to escort Jeanne to Rochelle.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I fancy he was not well pleased with the coming of Roger Braund, and still less so with his ready offer to escort Jeanne to Rochelle.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading I went to bed early that night, for Felix, unlike his usual bright self, was very gloomy and morose.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
absolutely essential
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Good-night, gentlemen; our plans are progressing favourably, and I hope soon to have good news for you all."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I went to bed early that night, for Felix, unlike his usual bright self, was very gloomy and morose.
not any; not one
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I fancy he was not well pleased with the coming of Roger Braund, and still less so with his ready offer to escort Jeanne to Rochelle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Good-night, gentlemen; our plans are progressing favourably, and I hope soon to have good news for you all."
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Good-night, gentlemen; our plans are progressing favourably, and I hope soon to have good news for you all."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading Good-night, gentlemen; our plans are progressing favourably, and I hope soon to have good news for you all."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I fancy he was not well pleased with the coming of Roger Braund, and still less so with his ready offer to escort Jeanne to Rochelle.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
Rochelle
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From this reading I fancy he was not well pleased with the coming of Roger Braund, and still less so with his ready offer to escort Jeanne to Rochelle.
Roger
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From this reading I fancy he was not well pleased with the coming of Roger Braund, and still less so with his ready offer to escort Jeanne to Rochelle.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading I went to bed early that night, for Felix, unlike his usual bright self, was very gloomy and morose.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I fancy he was not well pleased with the coming of Roger Braund, and still less so with his ready offer to escort Jeanne to Rochelle.
in the near future
From this reading Good-night, gentlemen; our plans are progressing favourably, and I hope soon to have good news for you all."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
not in physical motion
From this reading I fancy he was not well pleased with the coming of Roger Braund, and still less so with his ready offer to escort Jeanne to Rochelle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Dastardly Deed In the evening of that same day, the Admiral in passing to his room inquired kindly if I had executed his commission, and appeared pleased to learn that my sister had already started on her journey.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading I went to bed early that night, for Felix, unlike his usual bright self, was very gloomy and morose.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I went to bed early that night, for Felix, unlike his usual bright self, was very gloomy and morose.
precisely as stated
From this reading I went to bed early that night, for Felix, unlike his usual bright self, was very gloomy and morose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
(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 I fancy he was not well pleased with the coming of Roger Braund, and still less so with his ready offer to escort Jeanne to Rochelle.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went to bed early that night, for Felix, unlike his usual bright self, was very gloomy and morose.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I fancy he was not well pleased with the coming of Roger Braund, and still less so with his ready offer to escort Jeanne to Rochelle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I do not think it was necessary," he remarked, "but at least no harm can come from it, and you will feel easier in your mind.
