used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
Angosturanoun
the bitter bark of a South American tree; used in medicines and liqueurs and bitters
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
AssistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "I say, Mr. Assistant, wake up."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
(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 The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
bittersnounUS /ˈbɪtərz/
alcoholic liquor flavored with bitter herbs and roots
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
blinkedverbUS /blɪŋkt/
past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes
From this reading Carter woke, and blinked at the glare of Mr. Smith's eyeglass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Carter woke, and blinked at the glare of Mr. Smith's eyeglass.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
diagnosedverbUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊst/
past form of “diagnose” — determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
expertnessnoun
skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
eyeglassnounUS /ˈaɪɡlæs/
lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles
From this reading Carter woke, and blinked at the glare of Mr. Smith's eyeglass.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Carter woke, and blinked at the glare of Mr. Smith's eyeglass.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
only a very short time before
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say, Mr. Assistant, wake up."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
lacedadjectiveUS /leɪst/
closed with a lace
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
Malla-Nulla
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From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
mosquitonounUS /məˈskiːtoʊ/
two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
pyjamas
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From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
ROADSnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
express in words
From this reading "I say, Mr. Assistant, wake up."
shrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Carter woke, and blinked at the glare of Mr. Smith's eyeglass.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
except if; if not
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
unsteadyadjectiveUS /ənˈstedi/
subject to change or variation
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
precisely as stated
From this reading He limped into Carter's bedroom, put his lamp down on the table, sat on the chair beside the mosquito bar, and very carefully eased up the knees of his shrunk pyjamas.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading "I say, Mr. Assistant, wake up."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
which person or people
From this reading THE KING WHO STOPPED THE ROADS Mr. Smith was unsteady neither of speech nor foot, but an expert could have diagnosed that he had been dining.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Carter woke, and blinked at the glare of Mr. Smith's eyeglass.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The expert, however, unless he had acquired his expertness near Malla-Nulla factory, would hardly have guessed that Mr. Smith was the better (or worse) for at least half a case of German champagne, generously laced with Angostura bitters.
