AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After all, it is enough."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
(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 THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "We must make the best of what we have," continued Carrington calmly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading "We must make the best of what we have," continued Carrington calmly.
Carrington
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From this reading "We must make the best of what we have," continued Carrington calmly.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "We must make the best of what we have," continued Carrington calmly.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
drylyadverbUS /ˈdraɪli/
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading Otherwise--" "Otherwise we might have had further information on more than one subject," said the Governor dryly.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "After all, it is enough."
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Otherwise--" "Otherwise we might have had further information on more than one subject," said the Governor dryly.
the head of a state government
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Otherwise--" "Otherwise we might have had further information on more than one subject," said the Governor dryly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Otherwise--" "Otherwise we might have had further information on more than one subject," said the Governor dryly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
of great significance or value
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
a message received and understood
From this reading Otherwise--" "Otherwise we might have had further information on more than one subject," said the Governor dryly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
jeweledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuː.əld/
Adorned or decorated with precious gems, diamonds, and emeralds.
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
engage in
From this reading "We must make the best of what we have," continued Carrington calmly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Otherwise--" "Otherwise we might have had further information on more than one subject," said the Governor dryly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Otherwise--" "Otherwise we might have had further information on more than one subject," said the Governor dryly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must make the best of what we have," continued Carrington calmly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Otherwise--" "Otherwise we might have had further information on more than one subject," said the Governor dryly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Otherwise--" "Otherwise we might have had further information on more than one subject," said the Governor dryly.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Otherwise--" "Otherwise we might have had further information on more than one subject," said the Governor dryly.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
in the near future
From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Otherwise--" "Otherwise we might have had further information on more than one subject," said the Governor dryly.
Surveyor-General
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From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Otherwise--" "Otherwise we might have had further information on more than one subject," said the Governor dryly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE QUESTION "We know all but two things, but those are the most important of all," said the Governor, tapping his jeweled fingers against the table.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "We must make the best of what we have," continued Carrington calmly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "It is much to be regretted," said the Surveyor-General, "that the presence of the young lady was so soon discovered.
