70
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From this reading "'70 Port."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Conversation throughout the meal had taken no account of possible catastrophe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
any thing at all
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
appreciativelyadverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪvli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
Bertram
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From this reading Sir Bertram smiled pleasantly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Conversation throughout the meal had taken no account of possible catastrophe.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Conversation throughout the meal had taken no account of possible catastrophe.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
one or the other of two
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
divisible by two
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
footmen
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From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Conversation throughout the meal had taken no account of possible catastrophe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Conversation throughout the meal had taken no account of possible catastrophe.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
not any; not one
From this reading Conversation throughout the meal had taken no account of possible catastrophe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Sir Bertram smiled pleasantly.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "'70 Port."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Conversation throughout the meal had taken no account of possible catastrophe.
Rawson
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From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
sideboardnoun
a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Bertram smiled pleasantly.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Sir Bertram smiled pleasantly.
having a supporting base
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Conversation throughout the meal had taken no account of possible catastrophe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Conversation throughout the meal had taken no account of possible catastrophe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not for the two footmen standing motionless at either end of the magnificent sideboard, or even for Rawson behind his master's chair, to know that this was anything but an ordinary function.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Doing me well for our farewell dinner, Dad," Gregory murmured appreciatively, as he set down his glass with a little gesture of reverence.
