used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
(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 Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am perfectly willing," said Bolly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.
react verbally
From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
Bolingbrokenoun
the first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 to 1413; deposed Richard II and suppressed rebellions (1367-1413)
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
Bolly
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From this reading "I am perfectly willing," said Bolly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am perfectly willing," said Bolly.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
interposeverbUS /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/
be or come between
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
Millweed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
oratorsnounUS /ˈɔːrətərz/
plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "I am perfectly willing," said Bolly.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am perfectly willing," said Bolly.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
carry out
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
except if; if not
From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
VOLLEYSnounUS /ˈvɑːliz/
plural of “volley” — rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading VOLLEYS OF QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
at the time that
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was about to take his seat when the volley of questions was discharged at him; and the principal was obliged to interpose so that the inquiries could be dealt with one at a time.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Bolingbroke finished his explanation without any flourish, and when he had done he stopped, which all orators are not able to do.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You need not answer any question, Millweed, unless you are willing to do so," he added.
