used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
anew
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
react verbally
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading 'Sure to come!' exclaimed Captain Bouncey, knocking the ashes off his cigar on to the fine Tournay carpet.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'Why not?' asked Miss Glitters, who was beguiling the twilight half-hour before candles with knitting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading 'Why not?' asked Miss Glitters, who was beguiling the twilight half-hour before candles with knitting.
beguilingadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪlɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading 'Why not?' asked Miss Glitters, who was beguiling the twilight half-hour before candles with knitting.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
bettingadjectiveUS /ˈbetɪŋ/
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
Bouncey
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From this reading 'Sure to come!' exclaimed Captain Bouncey, knocking the ashes off his cigar on to the fine Tournay carpet.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading 'Why not?' asked Miss Glitters, who was beguiling the twilight half-hour before candles with knitting.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading 'Sure to come!' exclaimed Captain Bouncey, knocking the ashes off his cigar on to the fine Tournay carpet.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading 'Sure to come!' exclaimed Captain Bouncey, knocking the ashes off his cigar on to the fine Tournay carpet.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
doesn't
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From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
Don't
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From this reading 'Don't know,' replied Seedeybuck, twirling his moustache, 'don't know--have a presentiment he won't.'
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
GlittersnounUS /ˈɡlɪtərz/
plural of “glitter” — the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading 'Why not?' asked Miss Glitters, who was beguiling the twilight half-hour before candles with knitting.
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading 'Why not?' asked Miss Glitters, who was beguiling the twilight half-hour before candles with knitting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'Don't know,' replied Seedeybuck, twirling his moustache, 'don't know--have a presentiment he won't.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
ten 10s
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading 'Why not?' asked Miss Glitters, who was beguiling the twilight half-hour before candles with knitting.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading 'Sure to come!' exclaimed Captain Bouncey, knocking the ashes off his cigar on to the fine Tournay carpet.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'Don't know,' replied Seedeybuck, twirling his moustache, 'don't know--have a presentiment he won't.'
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
staying power
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading 'Why not?' asked Miss Glitters, who was beguiling the twilight half-hour before candles with knitting.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading 'Don't know,' replied Seedeybuck, twirling his moustache, 'don't know--have a presentiment he won't.'
a form of address for a man
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
NONSUCHnoun
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'Sure to come!' exclaimed Captain Bouncey, knocking the ashes off his cigar on to the fine Tournay carpet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
presentimentnoun
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading 'Don't know,' replied Seedeybuck, twirling his moustache, 'don't know--have a presentiment he won't.'
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading 'Don't know,' replied Seedeybuck, twirling his moustache, 'don't know--have a presentiment he won't.'
determined
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
rose-coloured
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From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
express in words
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
Seedeybuck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
SpongeverbUS /spʌndʒ/
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading 'Sure to come!' exclaimed Captain Bouncey, knocking the ashes off his cigar on to the fine Tournay carpet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
Tournay
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From this reading 'Sure to come!' exclaimed Captain Bouncey, knocking the ashes off his cigar on to the fine Tournay carpet.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading 'Why not?' asked Miss Glitters, who was beguiling the twilight half-hour before candles with knitting.
twirlingverbUS /ˈtwɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading 'Don't know,' replied Seedeybuck, twirling his moustache, 'don't know--have a presentiment he won't.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
What-d'ye-call-him
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From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
which person or people
From this reading 'Why not?' asked Miss Glitters, who was beguiling the twilight half-hour before candles with knitting.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading 'Why not?' asked Miss Glitters, who was beguiling the twilight half-hour before candles with knitting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Well, I say Mr. What-d'ye-call-him--Sponge--doesn't come!' exclaimed Captain Seedeybuck, as he lay full length, with his shaggy greasy head on the fine rose-coloured satin sofa, and his legs cocked over the cushion.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading NONSUCH HOUSE AGAIN The gallant inmates of Nonsuch House had resolved themselves into a committee of speculation, as to whether Mr. Sponge was coming or not; indeed, they had been betting upon it, the odds at first being a hundred to one that he came, though they had fallen a point or two on the arrival of the post without an answer.
won't
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From this reading 'Don't know,' replied Seedeybuck, twirling his moustache, 'don't know--have a presentiment he won't.'
