used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A slight note I have about me, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A slight note I have about me, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
BingonounUS /ˈbɪŋɡoʊ/
a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
Binks
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From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading THE CHALLENGE.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading A slight note I have about me, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
well in the past; former
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
accept an excuse for
From this reading A slight note I have about me, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A slight note I have about me, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A slight note I have about me, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A slight note I have about me, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A slight note I have about me, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A slight note I have about me, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
not any; not one
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
a brief written record
From this reading A slight note I have about me, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A slight note I have about me, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
term of address for a man
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A slight note I have about me, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHALLENGE.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
in the direction of
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
Tyrrel
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From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _King and No King._ The intelligent reader may recollect, that Tyrrel departed from the Fox Hotel on terms not altogether so friendly towards the company as those under which he entered it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is an office which friendship calls upon me to do, and no way offensive to you, as I desire nothing but right on both sides.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A slight note I have about me, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Indeed, it occurred to him, that he might probably have heard something farther on the subject, though, amidst matters of deeper and more anxious consideration, the idea only passed hastily through his mind; and two days having gone over without any message from Sir Bingo Binks, the whole affair glided entirely out of his memory.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A slight note I have about me, for the delivery of which you must excuse me.
