used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COMING TO A DECISION.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But Myst Court itself, what do you think of the place?" inquired Vibert.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading COMING TO A DECISION.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "But Myst Court itself, what do you think of the place?" inquired Vibert.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading COMING TO A DECISION.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
drawing-room
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From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
a social unit living together
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
brought together in one place
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading "The house was originally handsome, but it is now utterly out of repair," replied Mr. Trevor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "The house was originally handsome, but it is now utterly out of repair," replied Mr. Trevor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "But Myst Court itself, what do you think of the place?" inquired Vibert.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The house was originally handsome, but it is now utterly out of repair," replied Mr. Trevor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The house was originally handsome, but it is now utterly out of repair," replied Mr. Trevor.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "But Myst Court itself, what do you think of the place?" inquired Vibert.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
Myst
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From this reading "But Myst Court itself, what do you think of the place?" inquired Vibert.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "The house was originally handsome, but it is now utterly out of repair," replied Mr. Trevor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But Myst Court itself, what do you think of the place?" inquired Vibert.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading "The house was originally handsome, but it is now utterly out of repair," replied Mr. Trevor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The house was originally handsome, but it is now utterly out of repair," replied Mr. Trevor.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "But Myst Court itself, what do you think of the place?" inquired Vibert.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading "The house was originally handsome, but it is now utterly out of repair," replied Mr. Trevor.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "The house was originally handsome, but it is now utterly out of repair," replied Mr. Trevor.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But Myst Court itself, what do you think of the place?" inquired Vibert.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMING TO A DECISION.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
Trevor
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From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "The house was originally handsome, but it is now utterly out of repair," replied Mr. Trevor.
precisely as stated
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
Vibert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But Myst Court itself, what do you think of the place?" inquired Vibert.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The house was originally handsome, but it is now utterly out of repair," replied Mr. Trevor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But Myst Court itself, what do you think of the place?" inquired Vibert.
at the time that
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The tutor, Mr. Blair, appears to be in every way qualified to do full justice to his pupils; I had a very satisfactory interview with him at S----."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I am satisfied in regard to educational advantages for my sons," said Mr. Trevor, in reply to a question asked by the captain, when, a few minutes afterwards, the family were gathered together in the drawing-room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But Myst Court itself, what do you think of the place?" inquired Vibert.
