used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He always added that "my dear" to any statement when he wished to be thoroughly sarcastic.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always added that "my dear" to any statement when he wished to be thoroughly sarcastic.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He always added that "my dear" to any statement when he wished to be thoroughly sarcastic.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He always added that "my dear" to any statement when he wished to be thoroughly sarcastic.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
dearly loved
From this reading "You're too useful to me, my dear," he sneered.
dishonestadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnəst/
deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
From this reading It was dishonest; it was the only immorality.
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He laughed her to scorn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He laughed her to scorn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
immoralitynounUS /ˌɪmərˈælɪti/
the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct
From this reading It was dishonest; it was the only immorality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was dishonest; it was the only immorality.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading He laughed her to scorn.
Lucia
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From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You're too useful to me, my dear," he sneered.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You're too useful to me, my dear," he sneered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
and nothing more
From this reading It was dishonest; it was the only immorality.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading He always added that "my dear" to any statement when he wished to be thoroughly sarcastic.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He laughed her to scorn.
sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading "You're too useful to me, my dear," he sneered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading He always added that "my dear" to any statement when he wished to be thoroughly sarcastic.
supposedlyadverbUS /səˈpoʊzədli/
believed or reputed to be the case
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He always added that "my dear" to any statement when he wished to be thoroughly sarcastic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was dishonest; it was the only immorality.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He always added that "my dear" to any statement when he wished to be thoroughly sarcastic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He laughed her to scorn.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You're too useful to me, my dear," he sneered.
being of use or service
From this reading "You're too useful to me, my dear," he sneered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was dishonest; it was the only immorality.
at the time that
From this reading He always added that "my dear" to any statement when he wished to be thoroughly sarcastic.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He always added that "my dear" to any statement when he wished to be thoroughly sarcastic.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was conscious that certain captains of business would not have come so frequently to his home if Lucia had not been there to dispense a supposedly gracious hospitality.
You're
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From this reading "You're too useful to me, my dear," he sneered.
