used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
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 If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
a boy or man
From this reading "Genial old chap," remarked Entwistle, after Mr. Greenwood had gone, "and jolly thoughtful too.
choppingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “chop” — cut into pieces
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
diplomaticallyadverbUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/
with diplomacy; in a diplomatic manner
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
Entwistle
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From this reading "Genial old chap," remarked Entwistle, after Mr. Greenwood had gone, "and jolly thoughtful too.
accept an excuse for
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
FailingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Failing that there are two serviceable prongs in the tool-house."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
GenialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading "Genial old chap," remarked Entwistle, after Mr. Greenwood had gone, "and jolly thoughtful too.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Genial old chap," remarked Entwistle, after Mr. Greenwood had gone, "and jolly thoughtful too.
GreenwoodnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
guest'snounUS /ɡests/
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Genial old chap," remarked Entwistle, after Mr. Greenwood had gone, "and jolly thoughtful too.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
I've
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From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Genial old chap," remarked Entwistle, after Mr. Greenwood had gone, "and jolly thoughtful too.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
set down according to a plan
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
take the midday meal
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
a form of address for a man
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Genial old chap," remarked Entwistle, after Mr. Greenwood had gone, "and jolly thoughtful too.
prongsnounUS /prɔːŋz/
plural of “prong” — a pointed projection
From this reading Failing that there are two serviceable prongs in the tool-house."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Genial old chap," remarked Entwistle, after Mr. Greenwood had gone, "and jolly thoughtful too.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading Failing that there are two serviceable prongs in the tool-house."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Failing that there are two serviceable prongs in the tool-house."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Failing that there are two serviceable prongs in the tool-house."
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading "Genial old chap," remarked Entwistle, after Mr. Greenwood had gone, "and jolly thoughtful too.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Genial old chap," remarked Entwistle, after Mr. Greenwood had gone, "and jolly thoughtful too.
tool-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Failing that there are two serviceable prongs in the tool-house."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading LAID BY THE HEELS "EXCUSE me," said Mr. Greenwood diplomatically, after having welcomed his guest's friend and given him a second invitation to lunch.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading If, however," he added as he made for the door, "you are in need of a little gentle exercise before lunch I can introduce you to a really healthful and intellectual task--chopping wood.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
yarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've some work to do in the garden, but I know you two would like to have a yarn together.
