used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Upton's right,” cried the Colonel, “especially if he added that you should take a glass or two of that admirable Burgundy.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading “Upton's right,” cried the Colonel, “especially if he added that you should take a glass or two of that admirable Burgundy.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am going to dine with you to-day, Harcourt,” said he, with an attempt at gayety of manner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I am going to dine with you to-day, Harcourt,” said he, with an attempt at gayety of manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I am going to dine with you to-day, Harcourt,” said he, with an attempt at gayety of manner.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “I am going to dine with you to-day, Harcourt,” said he, with an attempt at gayety of manner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
BurgundynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
From this reading “Upton's right,” cried the Colonel, “especially if he added that you should take a glass or two of that admirable Burgundy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading “Upton's right,” cried the Colonel, “especially if he added that you should take a glass or two of that admirable Burgundy.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Upton's right,” cried the Colonel, “especially if he added that you should take a glass or two of that admirable Burgundy.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading “I am going to dine with you to-day, Harcourt,” said he, with an attempt at gayety of manner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Upton tells me that a little exertion of this kind will do me good.”
drawing-room
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From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
to come or go into
From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “Upton's right,” cried the Colonel, “especially if he added that you should take a glass or two of that admirable Burgundy.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading “Upton tells me that a little exertion of this kind will do me good.”
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
gayety
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From this reading “I am going to dine with you to-day, Harcourt,” said he, with an attempt at gayety of manner.
the act of giving
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading “Upton's right,” cried the Colonel, “especially if he added that you should take a glass or two of that admirable Burgundy.
Glencore
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From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
the act of departing
From this reading “I am going to dine with you to-day, Harcourt,” said he, with an attempt at gayety of manner.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Upton tells me that a little exertion of this kind will do me good.”
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
Harcourt
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From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am going to dine with you to-day, Harcourt,” said he, with an attempt at gayety of manner.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Upton's right,” cried the Colonel, “especially if he added that you should take a glass or two of that admirable Burgundy.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “Upton tells me that a little exertion of this kind will do me good.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Upton tells me that a little exertion of this kind will do me good.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I am going to dine with you to-day, Harcourt,” said he, with an attempt at gayety of manner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Upton's right,” cried the Colonel, “especially if he added that you should take a glass or two of that admirable Burgundy.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Upton's right,” cried the Colonel, “especially if he added that you should take a glass or two of that admirable Burgundy.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
cut with a saw
From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Upton's right,” cried the Colonel, “especially if he added that you should take a glass or two of that admirable Burgundy.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
carry out
From this reading “Upton's right,” cried the Colonel, “especially if he added that you should take a glass or two of that admirable Burgundy.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “Upton tells me that a little exertion of this kind will do me good.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Upton tells me that a little exertion of this kind will do me good.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
to-day
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From this reading “I am going to dine with you to-day, Harcourt,” said he, with an attempt at gayety of manner.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Upton's right,” cried the Colonel, “especially if he added that you should take a glass or two of that admirable Burgundy.
Upton
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From this reading “Upton tells me that a little exertion of this kind will do me good.”
Upton's
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From this reading “Upton's right,” cried the Colonel, “especially if he added that you should take a glass or two of that admirable Burgundy.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Upton tells me that a little exertion of this kind will do me good.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I am going to dine with you to-day, Harcourt,” said he, with an attempt at gayety of manner.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not without surprise that Harcourt saw Glencore enter the drawing-room a few minutes before dinner.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Very pale and very feeble, he slowly traversed the room, giving a hand to each of his guests, and answering the inquiries for his health by a sickly smile, while he said, “As you see me.”
