used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No; nor my brains either," retorted Foster, lighting a cigarette, "you'd better have a smoke; it will soothe you."
absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I don't want to be soothed."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "No; nor my brains either," retorted Foster, lighting a cigarette, "you'd better have a smoke; it will soothe you."
blotting-paper
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From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading "No; nor my brains either," retorted Foster, lighting a cigarette, "you'd better have a smoke; it will soothe you."
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading "No; nor my brains either," retorted Foster, lighting a cigarette, "you'd better have a smoke; it will soothe you."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
don't
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From this reading "I don't want to be soothed."
one or the other of two
From this reading "No; nor my brains either," retorted Foster, lighting a cigarette, "you'd better have a smoke; it will soothe you."
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
Foster'snounUS /ˈfɑːstərz/
possessive form of “foster” — United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
inattentionnounUS /ˌɪnəˈtentʃən/
lack of attention
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
irritablyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading "No; nor my brains either," retorted Foster, lighting a cigarette, "you'd better have a smoke; it will soothe you."
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
Monteith
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From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "No; nor my brains either," retorted Foster, lighting a cigarette, "you'd better have a smoke; it will soothe you."
not any; not one
From this reading "No; nor my brains either," retorted Foster, lighting a cigarette, "you'd better have a smoke; it will soothe you."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "No; nor my brains either," retorted Foster, lighting a cigarette, "you'd better have a smoke; it will soothe you."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "No; nor my brains either," retorted Foster, lighting a cigarette, "you'd better have a smoke; it will soothe you."
Ronald
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From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
Ronald's
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From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
express in words
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
scribblingverbUS /ˈskrɪbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading "No; nor my brains either," retorted Foster, lighting a cigarette, "you'd better have a smoke; it will soothe you."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading "No; nor my brains either," retorted Foster, lighting a cigarette, "you'd better have a smoke; it will soothe you."
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading "I don't want to be soothed."
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
Vassalla
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From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I don't want to be soothed."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Of course Ronald went straight to Foster's office, and there made his report regarding the statements of Vassalla.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
at the time that
From this reading The barrister listened to Monteith in silence, and, when he was in full possession of the facts, sat absently scribbling on his blotting-paper, much to Ronald's disgust at what he deemed his inattention.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "No; nor my brains either," retorted Foster, lighting a cigarette, "you'd better have a smoke; it will soothe you."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
you'd
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From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
you've
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From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hang it, Foster," said the Australian, irritably, "I wish you'd say something; you've not lost your tongue, have you?"
