used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dinner had passed off without any friction, for the Squire was not the sort of person to abuse his position as a host.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading Dinner had passed off without any friction, for the Squire was not the sort of person to abuse his position as a host.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dinner had passed off without any friction, for the Squire was not the sort of person to abuse his position as a host.
Ardsley
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From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
Ardsley's
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From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Sir Clinton picked out a cigar and cut it with some care.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Sir Clinton picked out a cigar and cut it with some care.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Sir Clinton picked out a cigar and cut it with some care.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
endeavoured
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From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
Ernest
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From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading Dinner had passed off without any friction, for the Squire was not the sort of person to abuse his position as a host.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
engage in
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
MazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dinner had passed off without any friction, for the Squire was not the sort of person to abuse his position as a host.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dinner had passed off without any friction, for the Squire was not the sort of person to abuse his position as a host.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Dinner had passed off without any friction, for the Squire was not the sort of person to abuse his position as a host.
a human being
From this reading Dinner had passed off without any friction, for the Squire was not the sort of person to abuse his position as a host.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Sir Clinton picked out a cigar and cut it with some care.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Dinner had passed off without any friction, for the Squire was not the sort of person to abuse his position as a host.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
Shandon's
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From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
term of address for a man
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Dinner had passed off without any friction, for the Squire was not the sort of person to abuse his position as a host.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
Stenness
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From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
toxicologistnounUS /ˌtɑːksɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/
one who studies the nature and effects of poisons and their treatment
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
unabatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈbeɪtɪd/
continuing at full strength or intensity
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
Wendover
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From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Squire had at first objected to the toxicologist, for his prejudices were quite unabated; but Sir Clinton had made it clear that Ardsley’s presence was essential from his point of view, and Wendover had given way without too much argument.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was some days after the affair at the Maze which had ended in Ernest Shandon’s suicide; and Sir Clinton had asked his host to invite Stenness and Ardsley to dinner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Clinton picked out a cigar and cut it with some care.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Truth of the Matter Wendover brought out cigars and cigarettes, and endeavoured to make his guests as comfortable as possible without too much fuss.
