aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'The longer he takes to play them the better,' murmured Wogan, as he stood on the steps of Lady Oxford's house and looked briskly about him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
arightadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'The longer he takes to play them the better,' murmured Wogan, as he stood on the steps of Lady Oxford's house and looked briskly about him.
BATHESnounUS /beɪðz/
plural of “bathe” — the act of swimming for pleasure or recreation
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading 'The longer he takes to play them the better,' murmured Wogan, as he stood on the steps of Lady Oxford's house and looked briskly about him.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading 'The longer he takes to play them the better,' murmured Wogan, as he stood on the steps of Lady Oxford's house and looked briskly about him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
crooningnounUS /ˈkruːnɪŋ/
singing in a soft low tone
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
in a gradual manner
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading 'The longer he takes to play them the better,' murmured Wogan, as he stood on the steps of Lady Oxford's house and looked briskly about him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
KellynounUS /ˈkeli/
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading 'The longer he takes to play them the better,' murmured Wogan, as he stood on the steps of Lady Oxford's house and looked briskly about him.
latchedverbUS /lætʃt/
past form of “latch” — fasten with a latch
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
for more time
From this reading 'The longer he takes to play them the better,' murmured Wogan, as he stood on the steps of Lady Oxford's house and looked briskly about him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading 'The longer he takes to play them the better,' murmured Wogan, as he stood on the steps of Lady Oxford's house and looked briskly about him.
the light of the Moon
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading 'The longer he takes to play them the better,' murmured Wogan, as he stood on the steps of Lady Oxford's house and looked briskly about him.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'The longer he takes to play them the better,' murmured Wogan, as he stood on the steps of Lady Oxford's house and looked briskly about him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
Oxford'snounUS /ˈɑːksfərdz/
possessive form of “oxford” — a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading 'The longer he takes to play them the better,' murmured Wogan, as he stood on the steps of Lady Oxford's house and looked briskly about him.
PERUKEnoun
a wig for men that was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
participate in games or sport
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
SCROPE
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From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading 'The longer he takes to play them the better,' murmured Wogan, as he stood on the steps of Lady Oxford's house and looked briskly about him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading 'The longer he takes to play them the better,' murmured Wogan, as he stood on the steps of Lady Oxford's house and looked briskly about him.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading 'The longer he takes to play them the better,' murmured Wogan, as he stood on the steps of Lady Oxford's house and looked briskly about him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
trumpsnounUS /trʌmps/
plural of “trump” — a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
precisely as stated
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading One had been latched gently, and the sound had filled him with apprehensions; one had been flung to with an angry violence, and the sound soothed him like the crooning of music.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For Kelly, it seemed, after all held the trumps in his hand; he had but to play them aright and the game was his.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
Wogan
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From this reading SCROPE BATHES BY MOONLIGHT AND IN HIS PERUKE Wogan had heard two doors shut that evening, and with very different feelings.
