used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You seem to have a high estimate of your abilities," retorted the judge, frigidly.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading "You seem to have a high estimate of your abilities," retorted the judge, frigidly.
an occurrence of something
From this reading _The Walter States His Third Case_ "Congratulations!" exclaimed the waiter, clapping his hands noiselessly together.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading _The Walter States His Third Case_ "Congratulations!" exclaimed the waiter, clapping his hands noiselessly together.
CongratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading _The Walter States His Third Case_ "Congratulations!" exclaimed the waiter, clapping his hands noiselessly together.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading "On the contrary, I have--or had--a low one of yours."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I doubt if I could have told that case more effectively."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I doubt if I could have told that case more effectively."
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading "My lord, your dramatic sense is springing to life!
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading I doubt if I could have told that case more effectively."
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading "You seem to have a high estimate of your abilities," retorted the judge, frigidly.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading _The Walter States His Third Case_ "Congratulations!" exclaimed the waiter, clapping his hands noiselessly together.
frigidlyadverb
without warmth or enthusiasm
From this reading "You seem to have a high estimate of your abilities," retorted the judge, frigidly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "On the contrary, I have--or had--a low one of yours."
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _The Walter States His Third Case_ "Congratulations!" exclaimed the waiter, clapping his hands noiselessly together.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I doubt if I could have told that case more effectively."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "You seem to have a high estimate of your abilities," retorted the judge, frigidly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Walter States His Third Case_ "Congratulations!" exclaimed the waiter, clapping his hands noiselessly together.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I doubt if I could have told that case more effectively."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I doubt if I could have told that case more effectively."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My lord, your dramatic sense is springing to life!
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "You seem to have a high estimate of your abilities," retorted the judge, frigidly.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "My lord, your dramatic sense is springing to life!
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "My lord, your dramatic sense is springing to life!
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "On the contrary, I have--or had--a low one of yours."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I doubt if I could have told that case more effectively."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My lord, your dramatic sense is springing to life!
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading _The Walter States His Third Case_ "Congratulations!" exclaimed the waiter, clapping his hands noiselessly together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You seem to have a high estimate of your abilities," retorted the judge, frigidly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On the contrary, I have--or had--a low one of yours."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "On the contrary, I have--or had--a low one of yours."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "On the contrary, I have--or had--a low one of yours."
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "You seem to have a high estimate of your abilities," retorted the judge, frigidly.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "You seem to have a high estimate of your abilities," retorted the judge, frigidly.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "My lord, your dramatic sense is springing to life!
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "My lord, your dramatic sense is springing to life!
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _The Walter States His Third Case_ "Congratulations!" exclaimed the waiter, clapping his hands noiselessly together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I doubt if I could have told that case more effectively."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Walter States His Third Case_ "Congratulations!" exclaimed the waiter, clapping his hands noiselessly together.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading _The Walter States His Third Case_ "Congratulations!" exclaimed the waiter, clapping his hands noiselessly together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My lord, your dramatic sense is springing to life!
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading _The Walter States His Third Case_ "Congratulations!" exclaimed the waiter, clapping his hands noiselessly together.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I doubt if I could have told that case more effectively."
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading _The Walter States His Third Case_ "Congratulations!" exclaimed the waiter, clapping his hands noiselessly together.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading _The Walter States His Third Case_ "Congratulations!" exclaimed the waiter, clapping his hands noiselessly together.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You seem to have a high estimate of your abilities," retorted the judge, frigidly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My lord, your dramatic sense is springing to life!
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "On the contrary, I have--or had--a low one of yours."
