used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I did my best with Hebblethwaite this morning, and it was only because there was nothing for him to tell me that I heard nothing."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
for the reason that
From this reading Is it my punishment for a day's inactivity, because if so, I beg to protest.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Is it my punishment for a day's inactivity, because if so, I beg to protest.
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I did my best with Hebblethwaite this morning, and it was only because there was nothing for him to tell me that I heard nothing."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
clothing in general
From this reading Selingman spread himself out at the little table and talked in voluble German to the portly head-waiter in greasy clothes.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Is it my punishment for a day's inactivity, because if so, I beg to protest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did my best with Hebblethwaite this morning, and it was only because there was nothing for him to tell me that I heard nothing."
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Why do we do it?
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Is it my punishment for a day's inactivity, because if so, I beg to protest.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Selingman spread himself out at the little table and talked in voluble German to the portly head-waiter in greasy clothes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading Selingman spread himself out at the little table and talked in voluble German to the portly head-waiter in greasy clothes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
head-waiter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Selingman spread himself out at the little table and talked in voluble German to the portly head-waiter in greasy clothes.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I did my best with Hebblethwaite this morning, and it was only because there was nothing for him to tell me that I heard nothing."
Hebblethwaite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I did my best with Hebblethwaite this morning, and it was only because there was nothing for him to tell me that I heard nothing."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did my best with Hebblethwaite this morning, and it was only because there was nothing for him to tell me that I heard nothing."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Selingman spread himself out at the little table and talked in voluble German to the portly head-waiter in greasy clothes.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Is it my punishment for a day's inactivity, because if so, I beg to protest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
inactivitynounUS /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/
the state of being inactive
From this reading Is it my punishment for a day's inactivity, because if so, I beg to protest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it my punishment for a day's inactivity, because if so, I beg to protest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Selingman spread himself out at the little table and talked in voluble German to the portly head-waiter in greasy clothes.
take the midday meal
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
lunchingnounUS /ˈlʌntʃɪŋ/
the act of eating lunch
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did my best with Hebblethwaite this morning, and it was only because there was nothing for him to tell me that I heard nothing."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I did my best with Hebblethwaite this morning, and it was only because there was nothing for him to tell me that I heard nothing."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Is it my punishment for a day's inactivity, because if so, I beg to protest.
not any; not one
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
Norgate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I did my best with Hebblethwaite this morning, and it was only because there was nothing for him to tell me that I heard nothing."
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
and nothing more
From this reading I did my best with Hebblethwaite this morning, and it was only because there was nothing for him to tell me that I heard nothing."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Selingman spread himself out at the little table and talked in voluble German to the portly head-waiter in greasy clothes.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading Selingman spread himself out at the little table and talked in voluble German to the portly head-waiter in greasy clothes.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Is it my punishment for a day's inactivity, because if so, I beg to protest.
the act of punishing
From this reading Is it my punishment for a day's inactivity, because if so, I beg to protest.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
Selingman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Selingman spread himself out at the little table and talked in voluble German to the portly head-waiter in greasy clothes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Is it my punishment for a day's inactivity, because if so, I beg to protest.
SohonounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Selingman spread himself out at the little table and talked in voluble German to the portly head-waiter in greasy clothes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Selingman spread himself out at the little table and talked in voluble German to the portly head-waiter in greasy clothes.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Selingman spread himself out at the little table and talked in voluble German to the portly head-waiter in greasy clothes.
express in words
From this reading I did my best with Hebblethwaite this morning, and it was only because there was nothing for him to tell me that I heard nothing."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did my best with Hebblethwaite this morning, and it was only because there was nothing for him to tell me that I heard nothing."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I did my best with Hebblethwaite this morning, and it was only because there was nothing for him to tell me that I heard nothing."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I did my best with Hebblethwaite this morning, and it was only because there was nothing for him to tell me that I heard nothing."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
volubleadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːljəbəl/
marked by a ready flow of speech
From this reading Selingman spread himself out at the little table and talked in voluble German to the portly head-waiter in greasy clothes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Why do we do it?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why do we do it?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I had no objection," Norgate remarked, a few hours later, "to lunching with you at the Berkeley--very good lunch it was, too--but to dine with you in Soho certainly seems to require some explanation.
