used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
quickly and without warning
From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
Bentham's
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From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading "I want some brandy."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
intentionally conceived
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
take in liquids
From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want some brandy."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
a unit of instruction
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
a particular point in time
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.
self-restraintnoun
exhibiting restraint imposed on the self
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I want some brandy."
express in speech
From this reading He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.
STRANDnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want some brandy."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
which person or people
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
Wrayson
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From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
