used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
(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 Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Moreover, Lefty’s being in full dress did not savor altogether of a stag party.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Moreover, Lefty’s being in full dress did not savor altogether of a stag party.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
chummyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌmi/
(used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
ColliernounUS /ˈkɑːljər/
someone who works in a coal mine
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Moreover, Lefty’s being in full dress did not savor altogether of a stag party.
put on clothes
From this reading Moreover, Lefty’s being in full dress did not savor altogether of a stag party.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
set up or found
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Moreover, Lefty’s being in full dress did not savor altogether of a stag party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
Harting
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From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
how
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From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
Janet
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From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
Lefty's
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From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, Lefty’s being in full dress did not savor altogether of a stag party.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
as might be expected
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
not any; not one
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Moreover, Lefty’s being in full dress did not savor altogether of a stag party.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
onlookernounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkər/
someone who looks on
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
and nothing more
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Moreover, Lefty’s being in full dress did not savor altogether of a stag party.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
savorverbUS /ˈseɪvər/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Moreover, Lefty’s being in full dress did not savor altogether of a stag party.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
stagverbUS /stæɡ/
attend a dance or a party without a female companion
From this reading Moreover, Lefty’s being in full dress did not savor altogether of a stag party.
required or under orders
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
in a swift manner
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
teammatesnounUS /ˈtiːmmeɪts/
plural of “teammate” — a fellow member of a team
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “IN BAD” Lefty’s face turned a dull red, for in a flash he had realized how intolerable the whole affair must seem to Janet Harting.
belonging to which person
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Worst of all, the young man remembered, with a sickening sense of irritation, how swiftly he and Miss Collier had come to be on almost chummy terms.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An onlooker would never have supposed their acquaintance to be only a few hours old, and Janet had been sitting near enough to miss nothing.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had assured her that his engagement at the theater that night was with some of his teammates, yet here she found him the only escort of a very charming young woman, of whose identity she could naturally have no idea.
