303
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From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading This done, he acted upon his host’s advice, and, making his way to his room, was soon in bed and asleep.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading This done, he acted upon his host’s advice, and, making his way to his room, was soon in bed and asleep.
aforementionedadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrmenʃənd/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
(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 "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
in a state of sleep
From this reading This done, he acted upon his host’s advice, and, making his way to his room, was soon in bed and asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
dearly loved
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
don't
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From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This done, he acted upon his host’s advice, and, making his way to his room, was soon in bed and asleep.
etc
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From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
Graeme
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From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading This done, he acted upon his host’s advice, and, making his way to his room, was soon in bed and asleep.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
I'll
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From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
Latimer
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From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
go away from a place
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
engage in
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading This done, he acted upon his host’s advice, and, making his way to his room, was soon in bed and asleep.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
on one occasion
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
and nothing more
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
Reginald
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From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading This done, he acted upon his host’s advice, and, making his way to his room, was soon in bed and asleep.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
shikari
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From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
term of address for a man
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
in the near future
From this reading This done, he acted upon his host’s advice, and, making his way to his room, was soon in bed and asleep.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
that's
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From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
in or at that place or location
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This done, he acted upon his host’s advice, and, making his way to his room, was soon in bed and asleep.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
to-day
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From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This done, he acted upon his host’s advice, and, making his way to his room, was soon in bed and asleep.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
we'll
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From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
(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 "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading By the way, Latimer," to his secretary, "you might give me a few minutes in my study, there are one or two things I want to see you about," and Sir Reginald went off to make his preparations for the morrow.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Graeme, having first inspected the aforementioned .303, proceeded to interview his shikari, to whom he imparted the unwelcome news of the forthcoming expedition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
You'd
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From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
you're
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From this reading "Very well, my dear," he said, "if you’re set upon it; only don’t blame me if the bears fail to appear, that’s all.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I’ll go now, and start off the servants with the tents, etc. You’d better go to bed at once, young lady," turning to Lucy; "we’ll have to leave here by five at latest, you too, Graeme, you must be tired after your exertions to-day.
