used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
any thing at all
From this reading He had lacked the presence of mind for saying anything at the moment; but he must say something sooner or later.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had lacked the presence of mind for saying anything at the moment; but he must say something sooner or later.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
BOULOGNE
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From this reading BOULOGNE.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He hardly knew what it was that he did not like,--but he felt that there was something wrong.
Chiltern
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From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He hardly knew what it was that he did not like,--but he felt that there was something wrong.
didn't
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From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He hardly knew what it was that he did not like,--but he felt that there was something wrong.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had lacked the presence of mind for saying anything at the moment; but he must say something sooner or later.
Gerard
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From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
only a very short time before
From this reading He hardly knew what it was that he did not like,--but he felt that there was something wrong.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He hardly knew what it was that he did not like,--but he felt that there was something wrong.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading He had lacked the presence of mind for saying anything at the moment; but he must say something sooner or later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He had lacked the presence of mind for saying anything at the moment; but he must say something sooner or later.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
Maule
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From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had lacked the presence of mind for saying anything at the moment; but he must say something sooner or later.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had lacked the presence of mind for saying anything at the moment; but he must say something sooner or later.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had lacked the presence of mind for saying anything at the moment; but he must say something sooner or later.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He hardly knew what it was that he did not like,--but he felt that there was something wrong.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had lacked the presence of mind for saying anything at the moment; but he must say something sooner or later.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He had lacked the presence of mind for saying anything at the moment; but he must say something sooner or later.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
express in words
From this reading He had lacked the presence of mind for saying anything at the moment; but he must say something sooner or later.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He had lacked the presence of mind for saying anything at the moment; but he must say something sooner or later.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He hardly knew what it was that he did not like,--but he felt that there was something wrong.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading He had lacked the presence of mind for saying anything at the moment; but he must say something sooner or later.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He hardly knew what it was that he did not like,--but he felt that there was something wrong.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
on a floor above
From this reading Gerard Maule, as he sat upstairs half undressed in his bedroom that night didn't like it.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He hardly knew what it was that he did not like,--but he felt that there was something wrong.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He hardly knew what it was that he did not like,--but he felt that there was something wrong.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He thought that Lord Chiltern had not been warranted in speaking to him with a tone of authority, and in talking of a brother's position,--and the rest of it.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He hardly knew what it was that he did not like,--but he felt that there was something wrong.
