used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He went at once to the sideboard and helped himself to a whisky and soda.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I have listened to you, I think you will admit, with patience.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He went at once to the sideboard and helped himself to a whisky and soda.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
Claire
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From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
cynicallyadverbUS /ˈsɪnɪkəli/
with cynicism; in a cynical manner
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
Endacott
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From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
divisible by two
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have listened to you, I think you will admit, with patience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went at once to the sideboard and helped himself to a whisky and soda.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He went at once to the sideboard and helped himself to a whisky and soda.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He went at once to the sideboard and helped himself to a whisky and soda.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading I have listened to you, I think you will admit, with patience.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
on one occasion
From this reading He went at once to the sideboard and helped himself to a whisky and soda.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading I have listened to you, I think you will admit, with patience.
by chance
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
a human being
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
sideboardnoun
a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
From this reading He went at once to the sideboard and helped himself to a whisky and soda.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
sodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading He went at once to the sideboard and helped himself to a whisky and soda.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
not in physical motion
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I have listened to you, I think you will admit, with patience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
unkindlyadjective
lacking in sympathy and kindness
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went at once to the sideboard and helped himself to a whisky and soda.
at the time that
From this reading Endacott laughed cynically but not altogether unkindly when Claire had finished her carefully prepared little speech that night after dinner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading He went at once to the sideboard and helped himself to a whisky and soda.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have listened to you, I think you will admit, with patience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their coffee had been served as usual out of doors under the cedar tree and Claire had returned with her uncle to the study, still pleading the cause which the events of the afternoon had made to her almost vital.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is fortunate, Claire," he said, "that I am a person of even temperament; fortunate for you, perhaps, that I appreciate your presence here and your companionship so much.
