used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am in a great hurry!"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am in a great hurry!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Ask Pyne not to keep me waiting.
bespokeadjectiveUS /bʊˈspoʊk/
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
brought into existence
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
put or send forth
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
ChandlernounUS /ˈtʃændlər/
United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
From this reading "Good-morning, Mr. Chandler!"
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
dictatorialadjectiveUS /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/
of or characteristic of a dictator
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
divisible by two
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
Good-morning
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From this reading "Good-morning, Mr. Chandler!"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I am in a great hurry!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
how
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From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading I am in a great hurry!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am in a great hurry!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am in a great hurry!"
and nothing more
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Ask Pyne not to keep me waiting.
immediately past
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ask Pyne not to keep me waiting.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Good-morning, Mr. Chandler!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Ask Pyne not to keep me waiting.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
overbearingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈberɪŋ/
expecting unquestioning obedience
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
overweeningadjective
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
by chance
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
Pyne
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From this reading "Ask Pyne not to keep me waiting.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
except for; apart from
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ask Pyne not to keep me waiting.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Ask Pyne not to keep me waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
in or at the place that
From this reading The speaker was an elderly man of unusually fine presence, a strong cast of countenance, and a manner that bespoke him a man born to command, a trifle dictatorial and overbearing perhaps, but just to the last degree, save where his overweening pride was concerned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He did not even glance about him, but sat down in a preoccupied way that would have told an observer how deeply he was thinking.
