used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It had opened some six inches, revealing to view a pair of cherubic heads, set one above the other.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
eagerly desirous
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
Arcourt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
on or to one side
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
blithelyadverbUS /ˈblaɪθli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
cherubicadjectiveUS /tʃərˈuːbɪk/
having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
From this reading It had opened some six inches, revealing to view a pair of cherubic heads, set one above the other.
coincidedverbUS /ˌkoʊənˈsaɪdəd/
past form of “coincide” — go with, fall together
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
being joined in close association
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
intentionally conceived
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
dunno
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
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 WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
evenin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
at any time
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
yet to be or coming
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
HandicapnounUS /ˈhændikæp/
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It had opened some six inches, revealing to view a pair of cherubic heads, set one above the other.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
hoaryadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːri/
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
hobnounUS /hɑːb/
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
of the present time and place
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading It had opened some six inches, revealing to view a pair of cherubic heads, set one above the other.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had opened some six inches, revealing to view a pair of cherubic heads, set one above the other.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
labouredadjective
lacking natural ease
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
LincolnshirenounUS /ˈlɪŋkənʃɪr/
an agricultural county of eastern England on the North Sea
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
ll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
loomingverbUS /ˈluːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
engage in
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
mornin
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From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE REAL MR.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had opened some six inches, revealing to view a pair of cherubic heads, set one above the other.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It had opened some six inches, revealing to view a pair of cherubic heads, set one above the other.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It had opened some six inches, revealing to view a pair of cherubic heads, set one above the other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading It had opened some six inches, revealing to view a pair of cherubic heads, set one above the other.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
premonitionsnounUS /preməˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “premonition” — a feeling of evil to come
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
in the near future
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
quaveredverbUS /ˈkweɪvərd/
past form of “quaver” — give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE REAL MR.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It had opened some six inches, revealing to view a pair of cherubic heads, set one above the other.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It had opened some six inches, revealing to view a pair of cherubic heads, set one above the other.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It had opened some six inches, revealing to view a pair of cherubic heads, set one above the other.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It had opened some six inches, revealing to view a pair of cherubic heads, set one above the other.
St
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From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
startersnounUS /ˈstɑːrtərz/
plural of “starter” — an electric motor for starting an engine
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
Stillbottle
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From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REAL MR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently they did; for presently the paper was laid aside with a contented sigh, and the student of form resumed the hoary lay which anxiety connected with the investment of his newly acquired capital had caused him momentarily to abandon.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
Tiddley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
up to a particular time
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
TwinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It had opened some six inches, revealing to view a pair of cherubic heads, set one above the other.
vocalistnounUS /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/
a person who sings
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
WELWYN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
in or at the place that
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
WinkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
winnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WELWYN "_There is an evenin’ paper--_" quavered Mr. Stillbottle blithely, with his feet upon the kitchen hob,-- --"_which is published in the mornin’!_ _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little Star!_" He unfolded the early edition of the organ in question and devoted himself to a laboured perusal of the list of probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap, now looming in the immediate future; for he was anxious to ascertain whether his premonitions as to the identity of the winner coincided with those of the prophet retained by the management.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_Twinkle, Star!_ _Tiddley Wink!_ _Twinkle on till you dunno where you are!_ _Oh, we ’ll make things warm for ’Arcourt,_ If ’e ever comes down our court!* _Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle, little St--_" Conscious of a draught upon the back of his neck, the vocalist turned uneasily in the direction of the door.
