used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
(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 "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading What that special service is, I am not to know, until his return; possibly not even then.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
deem to be
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
deploredverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrd/
past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
disciplinariannounUS /ˌdɪsɪplɪˈneriən/
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
divisible by two
From this reading What that special service is, I am not to know, until his return; possibly not even then.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Mr. Webber has no idea what the meaning of it is.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What that special service is, I am not to know, until his return; possibly not even then.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And Mr. Webber has no idea what the meaning of it is.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What that special service is, I am not to know, until his return; possibly not even then.
immediately past
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
LOYALTYnounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading LOYALTY.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading And Mr. Webber has no idea what the meaning of it is.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
not any; not one
From this reading And Mr. Webber has no idea what the meaning of it is.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
Penniloe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
by chance
From this reading What that special service is, I am not to know, until his return; possibly not even then.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading What that special service is, I am not to know, until his return; possibly not even then.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
get by special effort
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
speculateverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪt/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading What that special service is, I am not to know, until his return; possibly not even then.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading What that special service is, I am not to know, until his return; possibly not even then.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
Webber
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Mr. Webber has no idea what the meaning of it is.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What that special service is, I am not to know, until his return; possibly not even then.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They have told me that it is of the last importance, to secure this great disciplinarian--never appreciated while with us, but now deplored so deeply--for a special service in the south of Spain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I do not consider myself at all an inquisitive man," Mr. Penniloe reflected, and here the truth was with him; "nevertheless it is hard upon me to be refused almost the right to speculate upon this question.
