used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Captain Howard, so to speak, shouldered the affair aside.
(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 He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
Arabella's
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From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
on or to one side
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Howard, so to speak, shouldered the affair aside.
CherokeenounUS /ˈtʃerəkiː/
the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Well,--well,--it is no great matter, for of course the official interpreter goes with the party.”
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
disparagedverbUS /dɪˈsperɪdʒd/
past form of “disparage” — express a negative opinion of
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
divisible by two
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
promote over another
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Well,--well,--it is no great matter, for of course the official interpreter goes with the party.”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “Well,--well,--it is no great matter, for of course the official interpreter goes with the party.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Well,--well,--it is no great matter, for of course the official interpreter goes with the party.”
only a very short time before
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
how
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From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Captain Howard, so to speak, shouldered the affair aside.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading “Well,--well,--it is no great matter, for of course the official interpreter goes with the party.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well,--well,--it is no great matter, for of course the official interpreter goes with the party.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well,--well,--it is no great matter, for of course the official interpreter goes with the party.”
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Well,--well,--it is no great matter, for of course the official interpreter goes with the party.”
Mervyn
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From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
nettledadjectiveUS /ˈnetəld/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
not any; not one
From this reading “Well,--well,--it is no great matter, for of course the official interpreter goes with the party.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading “Well,--well,--it is no great matter, for of course the official interpreter goes with the party.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “Well,--well,--it is no great matter, for of course the official interpreter goes with the party.”
in the near future
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
resentfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈzentfəl/
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
shoulderedadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊldərd/
having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Captain Howard, so to speak, shouldered the affair aside.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Captain Howard, so to speak, shouldered the affair aside.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
express in speech
From this reading Captain Howard, so to speak, shouldered the affair aside.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Arabella’s amazement the other officers looked nettled, even resentful, as if disparaged in some sort.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
(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 “Well,--well,--it is no great matter, for of course the official interpreter goes with the party.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could not altogether restrain himself, and with a cold smile and a stiff dignity he said presently, “We have all learned more or less of the Cherokee language.”
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Mervyn indeed wore an expression of blank dismay as if he hardly knew how he should interpret this setting aside of himself in favor of his subordinate.
