used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Randolph’s smile was a little peculiar.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
react verbally
From this reading “Most certainly,” was the ready answer.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Most certainly,” was the ready answer.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading “Conrad is quite willing to make it up with you.”
the act of departing
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
invalid's
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From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
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 “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
hear with intention
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Randolph’s smile was a little peculiar.
engage in
From this reading “Conrad is quite willing to make it up with you.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
Monica
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From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Most certainly,” was the ready answer.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Randolph’s smile was a little peculiar.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Conrad is quite willing to make it up with you.”
Randolph
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From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
Randolph's
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From this reading Randolph’s smile was a little peculiar.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Most certainly,” was the ready answer.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
express in words
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Randolph’s smile was a little peculiar.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Most certainly,” was the ready answer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Conrad is quite willing to make it up with you.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Most certainly,” was the ready answer.
at the time that
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading “Conrad is quite willing to make it up with you.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Conrad is quite willing to make it up with you.”
the words that are spoken
From this reading “He is the nobler man of the two,” said Monica to herself—at least her reason and judgment said so; her instinct, oddly enough, spoke in exactly opposite words; but surely it was right to listen first to the voice of reason.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Conrad is quite willing to make it up with you.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “I say, Randolph,” said Arthur, half an hour later, when the young baronet had taken his departure and the other guest had returned to the invalid’s room.
