used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
aggressornounUS /əˈɡresər/
someone who attacks
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
(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 Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
aviditynoun
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
Bobus
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From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
Borodaile
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From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
Conon
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From this reading Conon.--You’re well met, Crates.
CorinthnounUS /ˈkɔːrənθ/
the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens
From this reading Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.
CratesnounUS /kreɪts/
plural of “crate” — a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading Conon.--You’re well met, Crates.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
fonderadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndər/
comparative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
a man of refinement
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
and nothing more
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Conon.--You’re well met, Crates.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
nominaladjectiveUS /ˈnɑːmənəl/
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.
(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 Conon.--You’re well met, Crates.
which person or people
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
You're
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From this reading Conon.--You’re well met, Crates.
