used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A profound silence fell upon all the table.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A profound silence fell upon all the table.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
century'snounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
possessive form of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
clever-faced
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From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading He had noticed the old priest opposite smiling more than once, contentedly, as their eyes met.
greatly pleased
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had noticed the old priest opposite smiling more than once, contentedly, as their eyes met.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A profound silence fell upon all the table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
Jervis
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From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
hear with intention
From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
take the midday meal
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
Masterman
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From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He had noticed the old priest opposite smiling more than once, contentedly, as their eyes met.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
MonsignornounUS /mɑːnˈsiːnjər/
(Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had noticed the old priest opposite smiling more than once, contentedly, as their eyes met.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He had noticed the old priest opposite smiling more than once, contentedly, as their eyes met.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had noticed the old priest opposite smiling more than once, contentedly, as their eyes met.
on one occasion
From this reading He had noticed the old priest opposite smiling more than once, contentedly, as their eyes met.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He had noticed the old priest opposite smiling more than once, contentedly, as their eyes met.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading He had noticed the old priest opposite smiling more than once, contentedly, as their eyes met.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading A profound silence fell upon all the table.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A profound silence fell upon all the table.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He had noticed the old priest opposite smiling more than once, contentedly, as their eyes met.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A profound silence fell upon all the table.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had noticed the old priest opposite smiling more than once, contentedly, as their eyes met.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had noticed the old priest opposite smiling more than once, contentedly, as their eyes met.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Father Jervis had come to him as he had promised, for half an hour's good talk before lunch; and they had spent a very earnest thirty minutes together.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A profound silence fell upon all the table.
precisely as stated
From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Really, Monsignor Masterman thought to himself, as he settled down to listen, he had done very well so far.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading (I) "I shall be delighted, Monsignor," said the thin, clever-faced statesman, in his high, dry voice; "I shall be delighted to sketch out what seem to me the principal points in the century's development."
