anew
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “Quite so,” Barry agreed.
(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 “At the moment I simply don’t know what to make of it all, so please start right at the beginning.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His original purpose was forgotten, for here apparently was an even deeper mystery than that which had been puzzling him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
from appearances alone
From this reading His original purpose was forgotten, for here apparently was an even deeper mystery than that which had been puzzling him.
on or to one side
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
Barry
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From this reading “Quite so,” Barry agreed.
Barry's
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From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His original purpose was forgotten, for here apparently was an even deeper mystery than that which had been puzzling him.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading “At the moment I simply don’t know what to make of it all, so please start right at the beginning.”
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
courtlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrtli/
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
Danbazzar
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From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading His original purpose was forgotten, for here apparently was an even deeper mystery than that which had been puzzling him.
don't
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From this reading “At the moment I simply don’t know what to make of it all, so please start right at the beginning.”
divisible by two
From this reading His original purpose was forgotten, for here apparently was an even deeper mystery than that which had been puzzling him.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading His original purpose was forgotten, for here apparently was an even deeper mystery than that which had been puzzling him.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His original purpose was forgotten, for here apparently was an even deeper mystery than that which had been puzzling him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading His original purpose was forgotten, for here apparently was an even deeper mystery than that which had been puzzling him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His original purpose was forgotten, for here apparently was an even deeper mystery than that which had been puzzling him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “At the moment I simply don’t know what to make of it all, so please start right at the beginning.”
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
and nothing more
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “At the moment I simply don’t know what to make of it all, so please start right at the beginning.”
most important element
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
engage in
From this reading “At the moment I simply don’t know what to make of it all, so please start right at the beginning.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
a particular point in time
From this reading “At the moment I simply don’t know what to make of it all, so please start right at the beginning.”
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading His original purpose was forgotten, for here apparently was an even deeper mystery than that which had been puzzling him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “At the moment I simply don’t know what to make of it all, so please start right at the beginning.”
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading His original purpose was forgotten, for here apparently was an even deeper mystery than that which had been puzzling him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “At the moment I simply don’t know what to make of it all, so please start right at the beginning.”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His original purpose was forgotten, for here apparently was an even deeper mystery than that which had been puzzling him.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading His original purpose was forgotten, for here apparently was an even deeper mystery than that which had been puzzling him.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Quite so,” Barry agreed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “At the moment I simply don’t know what to make of it all, so please start right at the beginning.”
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
and nothing more
From this reading “At the moment I simply don’t know what to make of it all, so please start right at the beginning.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Quite so,” Barry agreed.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “At the moment I simply don’t know what to make of it all, so please start right at the beginning.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His original purpose was forgotten, for here apparently was an even deeper mystery than that which had been puzzling him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “At the moment I simply don’t know what to make of it all, so please start right at the beginning.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “At the moment I simply don’t know what to make of it all, so please start right at the beginning.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I should be glad,” said John Cumberland, “if you would just run over the main facts again for Barry’s benefit.”
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Danbazzar inclined his head in that courtly manner which was his and glanced aside at the younger man.
