used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Otherwise he may commit himself to statements which are not borne out by the actual facts.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
(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 But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Otherwise he may commit himself to statements which are not borne out by the actual facts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Otherwise he may commit himself to statements which are not borne out by the actual facts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Otherwise he may commit himself to statements which are not borne out by the actual facts.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Otherwise he may commit himself to statements which are not borne out by the actual facts.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
DEREK
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From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Otherwise he may commit himself to statements which are not borne out by the actual facts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
Gotham
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From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Otherwise he may commit himself to statements which are not borne out by the actual facts.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
LOSESverbUS /ˈluːzəz/
third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Otherwise he may commit himself to statements which are not borne out by the actual facts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Otherwise he may commit himself to statements which are not borne out by the actual facts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Otherwise he may commit himself to statements which are not borne out by the actual facts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Otherwise he may commit himself to statements which are not borne out by the actual facts.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
Peagrim
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From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
express in words
From this reading But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
SECURESverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrz/
third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Otherwise he may commit himself to statements which are not borne out by the actual facts.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
a special situation
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Peagrim, recording in advance the success of her party at the Gotham Theatre, had done this.
up to a particular time
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
valuesnounUS /ˈvæljuːz/
beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
vivaciousadjectiveUS /vəˈveɪʃəs/
vigorous and animated
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that she was a "radiant and vivacious hostess," and it is possible, her standard not being very high, that she had "never looked more charming."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
at the time that
From this reading But, when she went on to say that all present were in agreement that they had never spent a more delightful evening, she deceived the public.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Otherwise he may commit himself to statements which are not borne out by the actual facts.
the act of creating written works
From this reading DEREK LOSES ONE BIRD AND SECURES ANOTHER It is safest for the historian, if he values accuracy, to wait till a thing has happened before writing about it.
