used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
matters of personal concern
From this reading “A man of the kind is, of course, essential for such confidential affairs as yours,” I replied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MIRALDA’S CONFIDENCE As the door closed behind Dagara I returned to my seat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading MIRALDA’S CONFIDENCE As the door closed behind Dagara I returned to my seat.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “You would scarcely believe, judging by this, the trouble I have taken to train that young man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading MIRALDA’S CONFIDENCE As the door closed behind Dagara I returned to my seat.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading MIRALDA’S CONFIDENCE As the door closed behind Dagara I returned to my seat.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading “A man of the kind is, of course, essential for such confidential affairs as yours,” I replied.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “A man of the kind is, of course, essential for such confidential affairs as yours,” I replied.
Dagara
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From this reading MIRALDA’S CONFIDENCE As the door closed behind Dagara I returned to my seat.
dependableadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading MIRALDA’S CONFIDENCE As the door closed behind Dagara I returned to my seat.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading “A man of the kind is, of course, essential for such confidential affairs as yours,” I replied.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “A man of the kind is, of course, essential for such confidential affairs as yours,” I replied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You would scarcely believe, judging by this, the trouble I have taken to train that young man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MIRALDA’S CONFIDENCE As the door closed behind Dagara I returned to my seat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
a single distinct event
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading “You would scarcely believe, judging by this, the trouble I have taken to train that young man.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “A man of the kind is, of course, essential for such confidential affairs as yours,” I replied.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “You would scarcely believe, judging by this, the trouble I have taken to train that young man.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
MIRALDA'S
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From this reading MIRALDA’S CONFIDENCE As the door closed behind Dagara I returned to my seat.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MIRALDA’S CONFIDENCE As the door closed behind Dagara I returned to my seat.
negligencenounUS /ˈneɡlədʒəns/
failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
on the contrary
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “A man of the kind is, of course, essential for such confidential affairs as yours,” I replied.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MIRALDA’S CONFIDENCE As the door closed behind Dagara I returned to my seat.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
only a very short time before
From this reading “You would scarcely believe, judging by this, the trouble I have taken to train that young man.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading MIRALDA’S CONFIDENCE As the door closed behind Dagara I returned to my seat.
secretary'snounUS /ˈsekrəteriz/
possessive form of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
move hurridly
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “A man of the kind is, of course, essential for such confidential affairs as yours,” I replied.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “You would scarcely believe, judging by this, the trouble I have taken to train that young man.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MIRALDA’S CONFIDENCE As the door closed behind Dagara I returned to my seat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “You would scarcely believe, judging by this, the trouble I have taken to train that young man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MIRALDA’S CONFIDENCE As the door closed behind Dagara I returned to my seat.
create by training and teaching
From this reading “You would scarcely believe, judging by this, the trouble I have taken to train that young man.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “You would scarcely believe, judging by this, the trouble I have taken to train that young man.
under normal conditions
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
Volheno
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading M. Volheno was obviously annoyed by the incident, but I observed that it was rather the fact of the secretary’s negligence than the consequences of it which had ruffled his temper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Since his marriage there has been some difference in him; but he is usually as dependable as a machine, and does his work with precision, speed and silence.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “You would scarcely believe, judging by this, the trouble I have taken to train that young man.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You would scarcely believe, judging by this, the trouble I have taken to train that young man.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “You would scarcely believe, judging by this, the trouble I have taken to train that young man.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “A man of the kind is, of course, essential for such confidential affairs as yours,” I replied.
