used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
having companions or an escort
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
eagerly desirous
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
appraisement
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From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Ask him if he can step over now, Blair," said Sir Lyster, and the three men passed into the First Lord's room.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading "Ask him if he can step over now, Blair," said Sir Lyster, and the three men passed into the First Lord's room.
Blair'snounUS /blerz/
possessive form of “blair” — British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
Bridgman
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From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Ask him if he can step over now, Blair," said Sir Lyster, and the three men passed into the First Lord's room.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
Dene
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From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
DENE'S
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From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
coins made of gold
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Pleased to meet you," said John Dene perfunctorily, as they shook hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
heavy-featured
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From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
Heyworth
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From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Ask him if he can step over now, Blair," said Sir Lyster, and the three men passed into the First Lord's room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Ask him if he can step over now, Blair," said Sir Lyster, and the three men passed into the First Lord's room.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Two minutes later Sir Bridgman North entered, and Sir Lyster introduced John Dene.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two minutes later Sir Bridgman North entered, and Sir Lyster introduced John Dene.
the sound of laughing
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Ask him if he can step over now, Blair," said Sir Lyster, and the three men passed into the First Lord's room.
Lyster
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From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
come together
From this reading "Pleased to meet you," said John Dene perfunctorily, as they shook hands.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Ask him if he can step over now, Blair," said Sir Lyster, and the three men passed into the First Lord's room.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Two minutes later Sir Bridgman North entered, and Sir Lyster introduced John Dene.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
a form of address for a man
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Ask him if he can step over now, Blair," said Sir Lyster, and the three men passed into the First Lord's room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Ask him if he can step over now, Blair," said Sir Lyster, and the three men passed into the First Lord's room.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "Ask him if he can step over now, Blair," said Sir Lyster, and the three men passed into the First Lord's room.
perfunctorilyadverb
in a set manner without serious attention; as a formality
From this reading "Pleased to meet you," said John Dene perfunctorily, as they shook hands.
pickpocketnounUS /ˈpɪkpɑːkət/
a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Pleased to meet you," said John Dene perfunctorily, as they shook hands.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ask him if he can step over now, Blair," said Sir Lyster, and the three men passed into the First Lord's room.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "Pleased to meet you," said John Dene perfunctorily, as they shook hands.
term of address for a man
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Ask him if he can step over now, Blair," said Sir Lyster, and the three men passed into the First Lord's room.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Pleased to meet you," said John Dene perfunctorily, as they shook hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Ask him if he can step over now, Blair," said Sir Lyster, and the three men passed into the First Lord's room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two minutes later Sir Bridgman North entered, and Sir Lyster introduced John Dene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading JOHN DENE'S WAY As Sir Lyster entered Mr. Blair's room, accompanied by John Dene and Admiral Heyworth, he was informed that Sir Bridgman North, the First Sea Lord, was anxious to see him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a moment the two men eyed one another in mutual appraisement; the big, bluff Sea Lord, with his humorous blue eyes and ready laugh, and the keen, heavy-featured Canadian, as suspicious of a gold band as of a pickpocket.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pleased to meet you," said John Dene perfunctorily, as they shook hands.
