used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Prince Charlie was looked on as her exclusive property.
atomnounUS /ˈætəm/
(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS BOX Gracie had to be reckoned with.
have
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS BOX Gracie had to be reckoned with.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
Charlie
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From this reading Prince Charlie was looked on as her exclusive property.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS BOX Gracie had to be reckoned with.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The shops were full of people and empty of wares.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading Prince Charlie was looked on as her exclusive property.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The shops were full of people and empty of wares.
GracienounUS /ˈɡreɪsi/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS BOX Gracie had to be reckoned with.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS BOX Gracie had to be reckoned with.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Prince Charlie was looked on as her exclusive property.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Prince Charlie was looked on as her exclusive property.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Prince Charlie was looked on as her exclusive property.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The shops were full of people and empty of wares.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince Charlie was looked on as her exclusive property.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Prince Charlie was looked on as her exclusive property.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS BOX Gracie had to be reckoned with.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
routedverbUS /ˈruːtɪd/
past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS BOX Gracie had to be reckoned with.
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS BOX Gracie had to be reckoned with.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading The shops were full of people and empty of wares.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Prince Charlie was looked on as her exclusive property.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The shops were full of people and empty of wares.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS BOX Gracie had to be reckoned with.
Wivernsea
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From this reading Uncle Dick, with a thoughtfulness which earned from his sister and prospective brother-in-law grateful thanks, went out, late as it was, and routed round the few shops of which Wivernsea boasted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Considerable diplomacy and tact would have to be brought to bear; that exacting atom of humanity needed careful handling.
