used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The same,--and look here, you won't turn crusty, if I ask you a point-blank question?"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
anew
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
in the past
From this reading I saw it driving in from the station, half an hour ago.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I saw it driving in from the station, half an hour ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "The same,--and look here, you won't turn crusty, if I ask you a point-blank question?"
bank-shots
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From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
billiard-room
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From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
crustyadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌsti/
having a hardened crust as a covering
From this reading "The same,--and look here, you won't turn crusty, if I ask you a point-blank question?"
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading I saw it driving in from the station, half an hour ago.
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I saw it driving in from the station, half an hour ago.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I saw it driving in from the station, half an hour ago.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "The same,--and look here, you won't turn crusty, if I ask you a point-blank question?"
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I saw it driving in from the station, half an hour ago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "The same,--and look here, you won't turn crusty, if I ask you a point-blank question?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I saw it driving in from the station, half an hour ago.
Jimsy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Jimsy Stanley, I suppose you mean?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "The same,--and look here, you won't turn crusty, if I ask you a point-blank question?"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Jimsy Stanley, I suppose you mean?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/
plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
point-blankadjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "The same,--and look here, you won't turn crusty, if I ask you a point-blank question?"
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "The same,--and look here, you won't turn crusty, if I ask you a point-blank question?"
Identical; not different.
From this reading "The same,--and look here, you won't turn crusty, if I ask you a point-blank question?"
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw it driving in from the station, half an hour ago.
express in words
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading "Jimsy Stanley, I suppose you mean?"
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading I saw it driving in from the station, half an hour ago.
express a supposition
From this reading "Jimsy Stanley, I suppose you mean?"
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "The same,--and look here, you won't turn crusty, if I ask you a point-blank question?"
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BEFORE DINNER The Lieutenant and Miss Fitzgerald were in the billiard-room, and the former was putting in the half-hour which must elapse before dinner by teaching the latter the science of bank-shots.
won't
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From this reading "The same,--and look here, you won't turn crusty, if I ask you a point-blank question?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "I say," queried her instructor, in one of the pauses of the game, "do you know that little diplomatic affair of yours has turned up again?
