anew
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the middle of the next week the Dean went back to Brotherton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN TWO STOOLS.
Brotherton
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From this reading In the middle of the next week the Dean went back to Brotherton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading In the middle of the next week the Dean went back to Brotherton.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
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 On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the middle of the next week the Dean went back to Brotherton.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
legitimacynounUS /ləˈdʒɪtəməsi/
lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the middle of the next week the Dean went back to Brotherton.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In the middle of the next week the Dean went back to Brotherton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the middle of the next week the Dean went back to Brotherton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
STOOLSnounUS /stuːlz/
plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading BETWEEN TWO STOOLS.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the middle of the next week the Dean went back to Brotherton.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the middle of the next week the Dean went back to Brotherton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BETWEEN TWO STOOLS.
validitynounUS /vəˈlɪdəti/
the quality of being valid and rigorous
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now Lord George had himself in the first instance consulted the Dean on this very delicate subject, and was therefore not entitled to be angry at having it again mentioned; but nevertheless he resented the question as an interference.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In the middle of the next week the Dean went back to Brotherton.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the middle of the next week the Dean went back to Brotherton.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On the day on which he started he asked his host what inquiries he intended to set on foot in reference to the validity of the Italian marriage and the legitimacy of the Italian baby.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before starting he had an interview with Lord George which was not altogether pleasant; but otherwise he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit.
