used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "However, now that the boy is safe at home, it really makes very little difference."
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading "There are a great many that _I_ fail to understand," exclaimed the banker, chewing reflectively on his cigar.
a youthful male person
From this reading "However, now that the boy is safe at home, it really makes very little difference."
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
chewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading "There are a great many that _I_ fail to understand," exclaimed the banker, chewing reflectively on his cigar.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading "There are a great many that _I_ fail to understand," exclaimed the banker, chewing reflectively on his cigar.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading "On the contrary, Mr. Stapleton," remarked Duvall, "it makes a great deal of difference.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "On the contrary, Mr. Stapleton," remarked Duvall, "it makes a great deal of difference.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "However, now that the boy is safe at home, it really makes very little difference."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading For instance, I understand that you have discharged the nurse, Mary Lanahan."
Duvall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "There are a great many that _I_ fail to understand," exclaimed the banker, chewing reflectively on his cigar.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, I understand that you have discharged the nurse, Mary Lanahan."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "There are a great many that _I_ fail to understand," exclaimed the banker, chewing reflectively on his cigar.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For instance, I understand that you have discharged the nurse, Mary Lanahan."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "There are a great many that _I_ fail to understand," exclaimed the banker, chewing reflectively on his cigar.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "However, now that the boy is safe at home, it really makes very little difference."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "However, now that the boy is safe at home, it really makes very little difference."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, I understand that you have discharged the nurse, Mary Lanahan."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "However, now that the boy is safe at home, it really makes very little difference."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "However, now that the boy is safe at home, it really makes very little difference."
Lanahan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance, I understand that you have discharged the nurse, Mary Lanahan."
Lefevre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "However, now that the boy is safe at home, it really makes very little difference."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "However, now that the boy is safe at home, it really makes very little difference."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "There are a great many that _I_ fail to understand," exclaimed the banker, chewing reflectively on his cigar.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading For instance, I understand that you have discharged the nurse, Mary Lanahan."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "However, now that the boy is safe at home, it really makes very little difference."
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading For instance, I understand that you have discharged the nurse, Mary Lanahan."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "On the contrary, Mr. Stapleton," remarked Duvall, "it makes a great deal of difference.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "There are a great many that _I_ fail to understand," exclaimed the banker, chewing reflectively on his cigar.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "However, now that the boy is safe at home, it really makes very little difference."
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading "There are a great many that _I_ fail to understand," exclaimed the banker, chewing reflectively on his cigar.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "However, now that the boy is safe at home, it really makes very little difference."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
Stapleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
precisely as stated
From this reading "However, now that the boy is safe at home, it really makes very little difference."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I must confess," remarked Monsieur Lefevre, as he sat with Mr. Stapleton and Duvall over their after dinner cigars the following evening, "that while the case as a whole appears simple enough to me, there are one or two points that I fail to understand."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For instance, I understand that you have discharged the nurse, Mary Lanahan."
