used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
(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 One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading His hands and arms burned as if they were red-hot, and his eyes were so tired that he could not keep them open.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mike, if he had cared to take the part, could have been the Petted Hero.
BEHAVIOURnounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF JELLICOE Outwood’s rollicked considerably that night.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading His hands and arms burned as if they were red-hot, and his eyes were so tired that he could not keep them open.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Mike, if he had cared to take the part, could have been the Petted Hero.
a period of 100 years
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF JELLICOE Outwood’s rollicked considerably that night.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mike, if he had cared to take the part, could have been the Petted Hero.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
day-room
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From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
deck-chair
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From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
divisible by two
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His hands and arms burned as if they were red-hot, and his eyes were so tired that he could not keep them open.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mike, if he had cared to take the part, could have been the Petted Hero.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His hands and arms burned as if they were red-hot, and his eyes were so tired that he could not keep them open.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mike, if he had cared to take the part, could have been the Petted Hero.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mike, if he had cared to take the part, could have been the Petted Hero.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Mike, if he had cared to take the part, could have been the Petted Hero.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hands and arms burned as if they were red-hot, and his eyes were so tired that he could not keep them open.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
ten 10s
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mike, if he had cared to take the part, could have been the Petted Hero.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
JELLICOE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF JELLICOE Outwood’s rollicked considerably that night.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His hands and arms burned as if they were red-hot, and his eyes were so tired that he could not keep them open.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
engage in
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Mike, if he had cared to take the part, could have been the Petted Hero.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF JELLICOE Outwood’s rollicked considerably that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF JELLICOE Outwood’s rollicked considerably that night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His hands and arms burned as if they were red-hot, and his eyes were so tired that he could not keep them open.
Outwood's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF JELLICOE Outwood’s rollicked considerably that night.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mike, if he had cared to take the part, could have been the Petted Hero.
PettedverbUS /ˈpetɪd/
inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently
From this reading Mike, if he had cared to take the part, could have been the Petted Hero.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
Psmith's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
red-hotadjective
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading His hands and arms burned as if they were red-hot, and his eyes were so tired that he could not keep them open.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
rollicked
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From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF JELLICOE Outwood’s rollicked considerably that night.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading But a cordial invitation from the senior day-room to be the guest of the evening at about the biggest rag of the century had been refused on the plea of fatigue.
seventy-sevenadjective
being seven more than seventy
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
unusual or striking
From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF JELLICOE Outwood’s rollicked considerably that night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His hands and arms burned as if they were red-hot, and his eyes were so tired that he could not keep them open.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
carry out
From this reading Mike, if he had cared to take the part, could have been the Petted Hero.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF JELLICOE Outwood’s rollicked considerably that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SINGULAR BEHAVIOUR OF JELLICOE Outwood’s rollicked considerably that night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His hands and arms burned as if they were red-hot, and his eyes were so tired that he could not keep them open.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His hands and arms burned as if they were red-hot, and his eyes were so tired that he could not keep them open.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading His hands and arms burned as if they were red-hot, and his eyes were so tired that he could not keep them open.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mike, if he had cared to take the part, could have been the Petted Hero.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hands and arms burned as if they were red-hot, and his eyes were so tired that he could not keep them open.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading One does not make two hundred and seventy-seven runs on a hot day without feeling the effects, even if one has scored mainly by the medium of boundaries; and Mike, as he lay back in Psmith’s deck-chair, felt that all he wanted was to go to bed and stay there for a week.
