used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a certain amount of irritability rankling beneath his customary air of bonhommie.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was a certain amount of irritability rankling beneath his customary air of bonhommie.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was doubtful whether the Prime Minister was altogether at his best.
a quantity of money
From this reading There was a certain amount of irritability rankling beneath his customary air of bonhommie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was doubtful whether the Prime Minister was altogether at his best.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
Belgrave
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From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading There was a certain amount of irritability rankling beneath his customary air of bonhommie.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was doubtful whether the Prime Minister was altogether at his best.
bonhommie
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From this reading There was a certain amount of irritability rankling beneath his customary air of bonhommie.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading "This is General Dumesnil, sir, of the French Staff, and Monsieur Pouilly of the French Cabinet.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was a certain amount of irritability rankling beneath his customary air of bonhommie.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
conclavenounUS /ˈkɑːnkleɪv/
a confidential or secret meeting
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading There was a certain amount of irritability rankling beneath his customary air of bonhommie.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading It was doubtful whether the Prime Minister was altogether at his best.
DowningnounUS /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/
United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
Dumesnil
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From this reading "This is General Dumesnil, sir, of the French Staff, and Monsieur Pouilly of the French Cabinet.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "This is General Dumesnil, sir, of the French Staff, and Monsieur Pouilly of the French Cabinet.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "This is General Dumesnil, sir, of the French Staff, and Monsieur Pouilly of the French Cabinet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was doubtful whether the Prime Minister was altogether at his best.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
irritabilitynounUS /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading There was a certain amount of irritability rankling beneath his customary air of bonhommie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is General Dumesnil, sir, of the French Staff, and Monsieur Pouilly of the French Cabinet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was doubtful whether the Prime Minister was altogether at his best.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
Mervin
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From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It was doubtful whether the Prime Minister was altogether at his best.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "This is General Dumesnil, sir, of the French Staff, and Monsieur Pouilly of the French Cabinet.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
absolutely essential
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a certain amount of irritability rankling beneath his customary air of bonhommie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
Pouilly
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From this reading "This is General Dumesnil, sir, of the French Staff, and Monsieur Pouilly of the French Cabinet.
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading It was doubtful whether the Prime Minister was altogether at his best.
ranklingverbUS /ˈræŋklɪŋ/
-ing form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading There was a certain amount of irritability rankling beneath his customary air of bonhommie.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
precisely, exactly
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
term of address for a man
From this reading "This is General Dumesnil, sir, of the French Staff, and Monsieur Pouilly of the French Cabinet.
make square
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
StaffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading "This is General Dumesnil, sir, of the French Staff, and Monsieur Pouilly of the French Cabinet.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
carry out
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a certain amount of irritability rankling beneath his customary air of bonhommie.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is General Dumesnil, sir, of the French Staff, and Monsieur Pouilly of the French Cabinet.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading On the morning following the conclave in Belgrave Square, the Right Honourable Mervin Brown received two extremely distinguished visitors in Downing Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was doubtful whether the Prime Minister was altogether at his best.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was doubtful whether the Prime Minister was altogether at his best.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He motioned his callers to take chairs, however, and listened attentively to the few words of introduction which his secretary thought necessary.
