aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Persuade him to talk to you about--er--oil and things," and he hurriedly withdrew.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Grand Duke rose gladly on her appearance, and handed him over.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The Grand Duke rose gladly on her appearance, and handed him over.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading "I have persuaded Mr. Hay to dine with us to-night, and I have sent to the hotel for his baggage.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading "I have persuaded Mr. Hay to dine with us to-night, and I have sent to the hotel for his baggage.
dissertationnounUS /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/
a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Grand Duke rose gladly on her appearance, and handed him over.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading He is most entertaining, my little love, most entertaining.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
ernounUS /ər/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading Persuade him to talk to you about--er--oil and things," and he hurriedly withdrew.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have persuaded Mr. Hay to dine with us to-night, and I have sent to the hotel for his baggage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
yet to be or coming
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The Grand Duke rose gladly on her appearance, and handed him over.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The Grand Duke rose gladly on her appearance, and handed him over.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The Grand Duke rose gladly on her appearance, and handed him over.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have persuaded Mr. Hay to dine with us to-night, and I have sent to the hotel for his baggage.
HaynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading "I have persuaded Mr. Hay to dine with us to-night, and I have sent to the hotel for his baggage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is most entertaining, my little love, most entertaining.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Grand Duke rose gladly on her appearance, and handed him over.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I have persuaded Mr. Hay to dine with us to-night, and I have sent to the hotel for his baggage.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "I have persuaded Mr. Hay to dine with us to-night, and I have sent to the hotel for his baggage.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Persuade him to talk to you about--er--oil and things," and he hurriedly withdrew.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have persuaded Mr. Hay to dine with us to-night, and I have sent to the hotel for his baggage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is most entertaining, my little love, most entertaining.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He is most entertaining, my little love, most entertaining.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He is most entertaining, my little love, most entertaining.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
Malcolm's
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From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He is most entertaining, my little love, most entertaining.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I have persuaded Mr. Hay to dine with us to-night, and I have sent to the hotel for his baggage.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He is most entertaining, my little love, most entertaining.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Grand Duke rose gladly on her appearance, and handed him over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Grand Duke rose gladly on her appearance, and handed him over.
PersuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Persuade him to talk to you about--er--oil and things," and he hurriedly withdrew.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading "I have persuaded Mr. Hay to dine with us to-night, and I have sent to the hotel for his baggage.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The Grand Duke rose gladly on her appearance, and handed him over.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "I have persuaded Mr. Hay to dine with us to-night, and I have sent to the hotel for his baggage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Persuade him to talk to you about--er--oil and things," and he hurriedly withdrew.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Persuade him to talk to you about--er--oil and things," and he hurriedly withdrew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have persuaded Mr. Hay to dine with us to-night, and I have sent to the hotel for his baggage.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I have persuaded Mr. Hay to dine with us to-night, and I have sent to the hotel for his baggage.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I have persuaded Mr. Hay to dine with us to-night, and I have sent to the hotel for his baggage.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Persuade him to talk to you about--er--oil and things," and he hurriedly withdrew.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE HAND AT THE WINDOW An hour later she came from tennis, to find her father obviously bored almost to the point of tears, yet making an heroic attempt to appear interested in Malcolm's enthusiastic dissertation of the future of the oil industry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Persuade him to talk to you about--er--oil and things," and he hurriedly withdrew.
