take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading His Majesty had laughed very heartily indeed at the tale of my adventures.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
Chiffinch
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From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
Chiffinch's
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From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
at any time
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Odds-fish!" said he.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading His Majesty had laughed very heartily indeed at the tale of my adventures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His Majesty had laughed very heartily indeed at the tale of my adventures.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His Majesty had laughed very heartily indeed at the tale of my adventures.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading His Majesty had laughed very heartily indeed at the tale of my adventures.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading His Majesty had laughed very heartily indeed at the tale of my adventures.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
Odds-fish
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From this reading "Odds-fish!" said he.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
on one occasion
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
and nothing more
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
personages
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From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
RyenounUS /raɪ/
the seed of the cereal grass
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Odds-fish!" said he.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
express in words
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading His Majesty had laughed very heartily indeed at the tale of my adventures.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
precisely as stated
From this reading * * * * * Of those three months I need not say very much; especially of the beginning of them, since I received then, I think, more compliments than ever in my life before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was three months later that I sat once more, though not for the first time since my adventure at the Rye in Mr. Chiffinch's parlour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
belonging to which person
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My interviews had been very many; not with Mr. Chiffinch only, but with two other personages whose lives, they were pleased to say, I had saved.
