used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
adroitlyadverbUS /əˈdrɔɪtli/
with adroitness; in an adroit manner
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What dreadful thing?” asked Mary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I have heard nothing; you must remember that I have been in a convent where one does not see the English papers.”
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
complicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading “I have heard nothing; you must remember that I have been in a convent where one does not see the English papers.”
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I have heard nothing; you must remember that I have been in a convent where one does not see the English papers.”
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “I suppose that you have heard of the dreadful thing that happened here?”
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading “I have heard nothing; you must remember that I have been in a convent where one does not see the English papers.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
EXPLANATIONSnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “I suppose that you have heard of the dreadful thing that happened here?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I suppose that you have heard of the dreadful thing that happened here?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I suppose that you have heard of the dreadful thing that happened here?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I suppose that you have heard of the dreadful thing that happened here?”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose that you have heard of the dreadful thing that happened here?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
take the midday meal
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I have heard nothing; you must remember that I have been in a convent where one does not see the English papers.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I have heard nothing; you must remember that I have been in a convent where one does not see the English papers.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “I have heard nothing; you must remember that I have been in a convent where one does not see the English papers.”
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “I have heard nothing; you must remember that I have been in a convent where one does not see the English papers.”
the time that has elapsed
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
one of four equal parts
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
Rawlins
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From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I have heard nothing; you must remember that I have been in a convent where one does not see the English papers.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
Seaview
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From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I have heard nothing; you must remember that I have been in a convent where one does not see the English papers.”
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose that you have heard of the dreadful thing that happened here?”
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I suppose that you have heard of the dreadful thing that happened here?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
a special situation
From this reading “I suppose that you have heard of the dreadful thing that happened here?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
precisely as stated
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What dreadful thing?” asked Mary.
at the time that
From this reading Then, adroitly enough, he changed the conversation to the subject of the great gale, and when he talked of it awhile, said suddenly:
in or at the place that
From this reading “I have heard nothing; you must remember that I have been in a convent where one does not see the English papers.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading TWO EXPLANATIONS Accordingly, at a quarter past one on the following day the Colonel arrived at Seaview, went in to lunch with Mary, and made himself very amusing and agreeable about the domestic complications of his old friend, Lady Rawlins and her objectionable husband, and other kindred topics.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I suppose that you have heard of the dreadful thing that happened here?”
