used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
agreeingverbUS /əˈɡriːɪŋ/
-ing form of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
CAPITULATIONnounUS /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/
a document containing the terms of surrender
From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
true confidential information
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
communicated in words
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm glad to see you," he said pleasantly.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
Hamil
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From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
Hamil's
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From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm glad to see you," he said pleasantly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm glad to see you," he said pleasantly.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
without good reason
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
Malcourt
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From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "I'm glad to see you," he said pleasantly.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
Portlaw's
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From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm glad to see you," he said pleasantly.
sauntered
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From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I'm glad to see you," he said pleasantly.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
carry out
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm glad to see you," he said pleasantly.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
precisely as stated
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A CAPITULATION As Hamil left the garden Malcourt sauntered into view, halted, then came forward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
at the time that
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He expressed his pleasure in Hamil's recovery, and said that he was ready at any time to take up the unfinished details of Portlaw's business, agreeing with Hamil that there remained very little to talk over.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Neither offered to shake hands; Malcourt, lightly formal, spoke of Hamil's illness in a few words, using that excellent taste which was at his command when he chose to employ it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm glad to see you," he said pleasantly.
