used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
BLUNDERverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Lady Tanagra regarded Elton with thoughtful brow.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I think," she said deliberately, "I should call him a habit."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
condensedverbUS /kənˈdenst/
past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
d'oeuvres
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From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading "I think," she said deliberately, "I should call him a habit."
desiccatedadjectiveUS /ˈdesəkeɪtəd/
thoroughly dried out
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does that mean that he is a food or a stimulant?" enquired Patricia, Elton having returned to his sardine.
Elton
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From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
Elton's
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From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
ennuinounUS /eˈnuːi/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
enquired
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From this reading "Does that mean that he is a food or a stimulant?" enquired Patricia, Elton having returned to his sardine.
filleting
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From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading "Does that mean that he is a food or a stimulant?" enquired Patricia, Elton having returned to his sardine.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
Godfrey
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From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
an established custom
From this reading "I think," she said deliberately, "I should call him a habit."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Does that mean that he is a food or a stimulant?" enquired Patricia, Elton having returned to his sardine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think," she said deliberately, "I should call him a habit."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Does that mean that he is a food or a stimulant?" enquired Patricia, Elton having returned to his sardine.
hors
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From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does that mean that he is a food or a stimulant?" enquired Patricia, Elton having returned to his sardine.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Does that mean that he is a food or a stimulant?" enquired Patricia, Elton having returned to his sardine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
and nothing more
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
Patricia
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From this reading "Does that mean that he is a food or a stimulant?" enquired Patricia, Elton having returned to his sardine.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Lady Tanagra regarded Elton with thoughtful brow.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Does that mean that he is a food or a stimulant?" enquired Patricia, Elton having returned to his sardine.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think," she said deliberately, "I should call him a habit."
sardinenounUS /sɑːrˈdiːn/
small fatty fish usually canned
From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
except for; apart from
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I think," she said deliberately, "I should call him a habit."
stimulantnounUS /ˈstɪmjələnt/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading "Does that mean that he is a food or a stimulant?" enquired Patricia, Elton having returned to his sardine.
TACTICALadjectiveUS /ˈtæktɪkəl/
of or pertaining to tactic or tactics
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
Tanagra
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From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Lady Tanagra regarded Elton with thoughtful brow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elton looked up from a sardine he was filleting with great interest and care; concentration was the foundation of Godfrey Elton's character.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A TACTICAL BLUNDER "I often think," remarked Lady Tanagra as she helped herself a second time to hors d'oeuvres, "that if Godfrey could only be condensed or desiccated he would save the world from ennui."
