used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
(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 He had a limp wife and several small children, all given to howling vehemently on any or no provocation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had a limp wife and several small children, all given to howling vehemently on any or no provocation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Must be hot if _you've_ decided to clear.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "Hello, Ben," cried Minton.
cause to be bored
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He had a limp wife and several small children, all given to howling vehemently on any or no provocation.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Must be hot if _you've_ decided to clear.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Hello, Ben," cried Minton.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Must be hot if _you've_ decided to clear.
apart from; not including
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had a limp wife and several small children, all given to howling vehemently on any or no provocation.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, Ben," cried Minton.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Must be hot if _you've_ decided to clear.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading He had a limp wife and several small children, all given to howling vehemently on any or no provocation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Must be hot if _you've_ decided to clear.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading He had a limp wife and several small children, all given to howling vehemently on any or no provocation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
Minton
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From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Must be hot if _you've_ decided to clear.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "What's the news up your way?
not any; not one
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had a limp wife and several small children, all given to howling vehemently on any or no provocation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had a limp wife and several small children, all given to howling vehemently on any or no provocation.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
phenomenaladjectiveUS /fəˈnɑːmənəl/
of or relating to a phenomenon
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
provocationnounUS /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
From this reading He had a limp wife and several small children, all given to howling vehemently on any or no provocation.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
in a serious manner
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had a limp wife and several small children, all given to howling vehemently on any or no provocation.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had a limp wife and several small children, all given to howling vehemently on any or no provocation.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What's the news up your way?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What's the news up your way?
vehementlyadverbUS /ˈviːəməntli/
in a vehement manner
From this reading He had a limp wife and several small children, all given to howling vehemently on any or no provocation.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "What's the news up your way?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
What's
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From this reading "What's the news up your way?
at the time that
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had a limp wife and several small children, all given to howling vehemently on any or no provocation.
worthwhileadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrˈθwaɪl/
sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest
From this reading Minton was a rough and tumble sort of man, of no particular characteristic except that when he had had a couple of glasses too many he became a quite phenomenal bore; when he had had three, he wanted to fight, but as no one thought it worthwhile taking him seriously he went to sleep instead.
you've
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From this reading Must be hot if _you've_ decided to clear.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What's the news up your way?
