used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading It seemed to him that he had never met a duller or more awkward schoolgirl.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His mind was of that quick order which requires to be caught in the uptake rapidly in order to shine.
for the reason that
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His first impression of Phyl had been delightful, then, little by little, her stiffness and seeming lifelessness had communicated themselves to him.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading His mind was of that quick order which requires to be caught in the uptake rapidly in order to shine.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading His first impression of Phyl had been delightful, then, little by little, her stiffness and seeming lifelessness had communicated themselves to him.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading His first impression of Phyl had been delightful, then, little by little, her stiffness and seeming lifelessness had communicated themselves to him.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
dulleradjectiveUS /ˈdʌlər/
comparative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It seemed to him that he had never met a duller or more awkward schoolgirl.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first impression of Phyl had been delightful, then, little by little, her stiffness and seeming lifelessness had communicated themselves to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
a young female
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
Hennessey
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From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading His first impression of Phyl had been delightful, then, little by little, her stiffness and seeming lifelessness had communicated themselves to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him that he had never met a duller or more awkward schoolgirl.
lifelessnessnoun
a state of no motion or movement
From this reading His first impression of Phyl had been delightful, then, little by little, her stiffness and seeming lifelessness had communicated themselves to him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
provided with artificial light
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His first impression of Phyl had been delightful, then, little by little, her stiffness and seeming lifelessness had communicated themselves to him.
the force of workers available
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It seemed to him that he had never met a duller or more awkward schoolgirl.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was of that quick order which requires to be caught in the uptake rapidly in order to shine.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seemed to him that he had never met a duller or more awkward schoolgirl.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It seemed to him that he had never met a duller or more awkward schoolgirl.
not any; not one
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seemed to him that he had never met a duller or more awkward schoolgirl.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His mind was of that quick order which requires to be caught in the uptake rapidly in order to shine.
Phyl
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From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
Pinckney
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From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading His mind was of that quick order which requires to be caught in the uptake rapidly in order to shine.
with speed
From this reading His mind was of that quick order which requires to be caught in the uptake rapidly in order to shine.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading His mind was of that quick order which requires to be caught in the uptake rapidly in order to shine.
schoolgirlnounUS /ˈskuːlɡɜːrl/
a girl attending school
From this reading It seemed to him that he had never met a duller or more awkward schoolgirl.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him that he had never met a duller or more awkward schoolgirl.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading His first impression of Phyl had been delightful, then, little by little, her stiffness and seeming lifelessness had communicated themselves to him.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading His mind was of that quick order which requires to be caught in the uptake rapidly in order to shine.
stiffnessnounUS /ˈstɪfnəs/
the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend
From this reading His first impression of Phyl had been delightful, then, little by little, her stiffness and seeming lifelessness had communicated themselves to him.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to him that he had never met a duller or more awkward schoolgirl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading His first impression of Phyl had been delightful, then, little by little, her stiffness and seeming lifelessness had communicated themselves to him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His first impression of Phyl had been delightful, then, little by little, her stiffness and seeming lifelessness had communicated themselves to him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
uptakenounUS /ˈʌpteɪk/
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
From this reading His mind was of that quick order which requires to be caught in the uptake rapidly in order to shine.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mind was of that quick order which requires to be caught in the uptake rapidly in order to shine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
at the time that
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His mind was of that quick order which requires to be caught in the uptake rapidly in order to shine.
which person or people
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading They were both relieved by the withdrawal of the girl, Hennessey because he wanted to talk business, Pinckney because her presence had affected him like a wet blanket.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading When Phyl withdrew from the dining-room, Hennessey filled his glass with port, Pinckney, who took no wine, lit a cigarette and the two men drew miles closer to one another in conversation.
