used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "No," he said aloud, and in a satisfied tone, "unhurt.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But tut--tut-- tut--tut! what tiresome young monkeys boys are!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He turned back, and went thoughtfully toward the town.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But tut--tut-- tut--tut! what tiresome young monkeys boys are!"
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But tut--tut-- tut--tut! what tiresome young monkeys boys are!"
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
chippedverbUS /tʃɪpt/
inflected form of “chip” — break off (a piece from a whole)
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
defacementnoun
the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
to an extreme degree
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
freaknounUS /friːk/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading "Singular freak on the part of Grayson.
Grayson
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From this reading "Singular freak on the part of Grayson.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
monkeysnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading But tut--tut-- tut--tut! what tiresome young monkeys boys are!"
not any; not one
From this reading "No," he said aloud, and in a satisfied tone, "unhurt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Singular freak on the part of Grayson.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Singular freak on the part of Grayson.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," he said aloud, and in a satisfied tone, "unhurt.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "No," he said aloud, and in a satisfied tone, "unhurt.
express in words
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
unusual or striking
From this reading "Singular freak on the part of Grayson.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading He turned back, and went thoughtfully toward the town.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading But tut--tut-- tut--tut! what tiresome young monkeys boys are!"
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "No," he said aloud, and in a satisfied tone, "unhurt.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He turned back, and went thoughtfully toward the town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He turned back, and went thoughtfully toward the town.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned back, and went thoughtfully toward the town.
tutverbUS /tʌt/
utter “tsk,” “tut,” or “tut-tut,” as in disapproval
From this reading But tut--tut-- tut--tut! what tiresome young monkeys boys are!"
unhurtadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrt/
not injured or harmed
From this reading "No," he said aloud, and in a satisfied tone, "unhurt.
urnnounUS /ɜːrn/
a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He turned back, and went thoughtfully toward the town.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But tut--tut-- tut--tut! what tiresome young monkeys boys are!"
at the time that
From this reading "I dare say he has chipped the urn," he continued, feeling exceedingly vexed, as a Vicar always does when he finds any wanton defacement of the building and surroundings in his charge.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But tut--tut-- tut--tut! what tiresome young monkeys boys are!"
