used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
anew
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
recognizable; marked
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
Ethel
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From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
divisible by two
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
FleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
set up or found
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
Grierson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
GrimmeradjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪmər/
comparative of “grim” — not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
Jimmy'snounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
engage in
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
Marlow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
come together
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
a human being
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
in a serious manner
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
express in words
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not pleasant to have these things said about one of the family, even though he, himself, might be entirely to blame for it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
precisely as stated
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Someone had reported having seen him walking down Fleet Street late at night, looking ill and down at heel, and the news upset her.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
week-end
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
at the time that
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When she found time to think about him seriously, which was not very often, Mrs. Marlow was far from being satisfied as to Jimmy's doings or prospects.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But she took counsel with Ida, and, in the end, they decided that Walter Grierson was the right person to make an investigation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would have asked him down to stay for a week-end, but for the fact that she did not want him to meet Ethel Grimmer again, having the feeling that he might tell that lady things which he would not confide to his own sister.
