used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
in addition
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The butler and the _chef_ had been left to look after Merton's comfort.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Merton immediately sent the butler to the ice box for several bottles of beer, and the lads proceeded to drown their disgust and disappointment in drink.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Merton immediately sent the butler to the ice box for several bottles of beer, and the lads proceeded to drown their disgust and disappointment in drink.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Merton immediately sent the butler to the ice box for several bottles of beer, and the lads proceeded to drown their disgust and disappointment in drink.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading The butler and the _chef_ had been left to look after Merton's comfort.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading The butler and the _chef_ had been left to look after Merton's comfort.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The butler and the _chef_ had been left to look after Merton's comfort.
commodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Merton immediately sent the butler to the ice box for several bottles of beer, and the lads proceeded to drown their disgust and disappointment in drink.
disgruntledadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡrʌntəld/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Merton immediately sent the butler to the ice box for several bottles of beer, and the lads proceeded to drown their disgust and disappointment in drink.
take in liquids
From this reading Merton immediately sent the butler to the ice box for several bottles of beer, and the lads proceeded to drown their disgust and disappointment in drink.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Merton immediately sent the butler to the ice box for several bottles of beer, and the lads proceeded to drown their disgust and disappointment in drink.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The butler and the _chef_ had been left to look after Merton's comfort.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Merton immediately sent the butler to the ice box for several bottles of beer, and the lads proceeded to drown their disgust and disappointment in drink.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Merton immediately sent the butler to the ice box for several bottles of beer, and the lads proceeded to drown their disgust and disappointment in drink.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Merton immediately sent the butler to the ice box for several bottles of beer, and the lads proceeded to drown their disgust and disappointment in drink.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The butler and the _chef_ had been left to look after Merton's comfort.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The butler and the _chef_ had been left to look after Merton's comfort.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
MadisonnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
Merton's
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From this reading The butler and the _chef_ had been left to look after Merton's comfort.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
PLOTTERSnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading THE PLOTTERS.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Merton immediately sent the butler to the ice box for several bottles of beer, and the lads proceeded to drown their disgust and disappointment in drink.
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Merton immediately sent the butler to the ice box for several bottles of beer, and the lads proceeded to drown their disgust and disappointment in drink.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Merton immediately sent the butler to the ice box for several bottles of beer, and the lads proceeded to drown their disgust and disappointment in drink.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLOTTERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
unmaskingnoun
the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
at the time that
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
which person or people
From this reading Merton drove the touring car straight for home, turned it over to the gardener--who was also something of a chauffeur--and then ushered his friends into his father's study, in the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Merton and his seven companions were a disgruntled lot when they returned to Madison after forcing an interview with Motor Matt, having their propositions rejected and then watching him get away after unmasking the "commodore."
