used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am finishing a late breakfast," he remarked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
any thing at all
From this reading "Can I offer you anything--a glass of claret or Benedictine?"
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
BenedictinenounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪktin/
a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
From this reading "Can I offer you anything--a glass of claret or Benedictine?"
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "I am finishing a late breakfast," he remarked.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Under his breath he swore a small, quiet oath.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can I offer you anything--a glass of claret or Benedictine?"
claretnoun
a dark purplish-red color
From this reading "Can I offer you anything--a glass of claret or Benedictine?"
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading "I am finishing a late breakfast," he remarked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "Can I offer you anything--a glass of claret or Benedictine?"
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under his breath he swore a small, quiet oath.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Under his breath he swore a small, quiet oath.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
ineffusive
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From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "I am finishing a late breakfast," he remarked.
engage in
From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
not any; not one
From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Under his breath he swore a small, quiet oath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Can I offer you anything--a glass of claret or Benedictine?"
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Can I offer you anything--a glass of claret or Benedictine?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Can I offer you anything--a glass of claret or Benedictine?"
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Under his breath he swore a small, quiet oath.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I am finishing a late breakfast," he remarked.
SabinnounUS /ˈseɪbɪn/
a unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption by a square foot of a surface that absorbs all incident sound
From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Under his breath he swore a small, quiet oath.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Under his breath he swore a small, quiet oath.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under his breath he swore a small, quiet oath.
unlooked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
someone who visits
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
(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 Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
Wolfenden's
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From this reading "I MAKE NO PROMISE" A single glance from Mr. Sabin into Wolfenden's face was sufficient.
but in spite of that
From this reading Wolfenden's appearance was unlooked for, and almost fatal, yet that did not prevent him from greeting his visitor with his usual ineffusive but well bred courtesy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can I offer you anything--a glass of claret or Benedictine?"
