used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BROWN TAKES A HAND AT DIPLOMACY "The consummate sentimental bookworm!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I haven't caught breath after the pandemonium this morning," returned the consul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Farquharson threw himself into a chair and crossed his legs, knocking over another chair in the process.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Farquharson threw himself into a chair and crossed his legs, knocking over another chair in the process.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BROWN TAKES A HAND AT DIPLOMACY "The consummate sentimental bookworm!
bookwormnounUS /ˈbʊkwɜːrm/
a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
From this reading BROWN TAKES A HAND AT DIPLOMACY "The consummate sentimental bookworm!
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "I haven't caught breath after the pandemonium this morning," returned the consul.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading BROWN TAKES A HAND AT DIPLOMACY "The consummate sentimental bookworm!
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "I haven't caught breath after the pandemonium this morning," returned the consul.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Farquharson threw himself into a chair and crossed his legs, knocking over another chair in the process.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading It was in the house of the English consul.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading BROWN TAKES A HAND AT DIPLOMACY "The consummate sentimental bookworm!
placed crosswise
From this reading Farquharson threw himself into a chair and crossed his legs, knocking over another chair in the process.
DIPLOMACYnounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading BROWN TAKES A HAND AT DIPLOMACY "The consummate sentimental bookworm!
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It was in the house of the English consul.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He hasn't gumption enough to manage a hedge school."
Farquharson
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From this reading Farquharson threw himself into a chair and crossed his legs, knocking over another chair in the process.
gumptionnounUS /ˈɡʌmpʃən/
sound practical judgment
From this reading He hasn't gumption enough to manage a hedge school."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading BROWN TAKES A HAND AT DIPLOMACY "The consummate sentimental bookworm!
hasn't
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From this reading He hasn't gumption enough to manage a hedge school."
haven't
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From this reading "I haven't caught breath after the pandemonium this morning," returned the consul.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hasn't gumption enough to manage a hedge school."
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading He hasn't gumption enough to manage a hedge school."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Farquharson threw himself into a chair and crossed his legs, knocking over another chair in the process.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Farquharson threw himself into a chair and crossed his legs, knocking over another chair in the process.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was in the house of the English consul.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I haven't caught breath after the pandemonium this morning," returned the consul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Farquharson threw himself into a chair and crossed his legs, knocking over another chair in the process.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Farquharson threw himself into a chair and crossed his legs, knocking over another chair in the process.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the house of the English consul.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Farquharson threw himself into a chair and crossed his legs, knocking over another chair in the process.
staying power
From this reading Farquharson threw himself into a chair and crossed his legs, knocking over another chair in the process.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He hasn't gumption enough to manage a hedge school."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I haven't caught breath after the pandemonium this morning," returned the consul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in the house of the English consul.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Farquharson threw himself into a chair and crossed his legs, knocking over another chair in the process.
pandemoniumnounUS /ˌpændɪˈmoʊniəm/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading "I haven't caught breath after the pandemonium this morning," returned the consul.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Farquharson threw himself into a chair and crossed his legs, knocking over another chair in the process.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I haven't caught breath after the pandemonium this morning," returned the consul.
an educational institution
From this reading He hasn't gumption enough to manage a hedge school."
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading BROWN TAKES A HAND AT DIPLOMACY "The consummate sentimental bookworm!
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading BROWN TAKES A HAND AT DIPLOMACY "The consummate sentimental bookworm!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BROWN TAKES A HAND AT DIPLOMACY "The consummate sentimental bookworm!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I haven't caught breath after the pandemonium this morning," returned the consul.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Farquharson threw himself into a chair and crossed his legs, knocking over another chair in the process.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He hasn't gumption enough to manage a hedge school."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the house of the English consul.
