used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "We shall be here all the afternoon listening to you, Ulick.
(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 "We shall be here all the afternoon listening to you, Ulick.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
any thing at all
From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
subject to appointment
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
don't
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From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
else
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From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
come to pass
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "We shall be here all the afternoon listening to you, Ulick.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
Innes
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From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading "We shall be here all the afternoon listening to you, Ulick.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
the local environment
From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall be here all the afternoon listening to you, Ulick.
term of address for a man
From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
a special situation
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
to-night
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From this reading I don't know if Sir Owen has anything else to do, but I have some parts to copy; there is a rehearsal to-night."
Ulick
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From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
precisely as stated
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall be here all the afternoon listening to you, Ulick.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A very unlikely thing indeed to happen, Owen thought, if the company were assembled outside the windows, within hearing of the stories which Ulick was telling about them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ulick was telling stories of an opera company to which it was likely he would be appointed secretary.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We shall be here all the afternoon listening to you, Ulick.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Very amusing were the young man's anecdotes and comments, but it seemed to Owen as if he would never cease talking; and Innes, though seeming to enjoy the young man's wit, seemed to feel with Owen that something must be done to bring it to an end.
