accreditedadjectiveUS /əˈkredɪtɪd/
given official approval to act
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE BURDEN "My dear Edward, I am deeply sorry for you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
beadedadjectiveUS /ˈbiːdɪd/
covered with beads of liquid
From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had told his story, and it had been the bitterest task he had ever undertaken.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
bitterestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪtərəst/
superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading He had told his story, and it had been the bitterest task he had ever undertaken.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading THE BURDEN "My dear Edward, I am deeply sorry for you."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
dearly loved
From this reading THE BURDEN "My dear Edward, I am deeply sorry for you."
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE BURDEN "My dear Edward, I am deeply sorry for you."
easy-chair
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From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading THE BURDEN "My dear Edward, I am deeply sorry for you."
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
entrenchedadjectiveUS /enˈtrentʃt/
dug in
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
at any time
From this reading He had told his story, and it had been the bitterest task he had ever undertaken.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lord Sedbergh's face was very serious.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BURDEN "My dear Edward, I am deeply sorry for you."
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had told his story, and it had been the bitterest task he had ever undertaken.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had told his story, and it had been the bitterest task he had ever undertaken.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BURDEN "My dear Edward, I am deeply sorry for you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
located inward
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had told his story, and it had been the bitterest task he had ever undertaken.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
leantverbUS /ˈliːənt/
inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
liqueursnounUS /lɪˈkɜːrz/
plural of “liqueur” — strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Sedbergh's face was very serious.
lunchedverbUS /lʌntʃt/
past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE BURDEN "My dear Edward, I am deeply sorry for you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
retreatsnounUS /riˈtriːts/
plural of “retreat” — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
Sedbergh's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Sedbergh's face was very serious.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Lord Sedbergh's face was very serious.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading THE BURDEN "My dear Edward, I am deeply sorry for you."
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He had told his story, and it had been the bitterest task he had ever undertaken.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He had told his story, and it had been the bitterest task he had ever undertaken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BURDEN "My dear Edward, I am deeply sorry for you."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had told his story, and it had been the bitterest task he had ever undertaken.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading He had told his story, and it had been the bitterest task he had ever undertaken.
on a floor above
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lord Sedbergh's face was very serious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The two men had lunched together at his club, and were sitting in the inner upstairs library, with coffee and liqueurs at their elbows, by the window looking on to the green of the park--two men of substantial fortune and accredited position, entrenched in one of the rich retreats dedicated to the leisure of their exclusive kind.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Squire leant back in the big easy-chair and wiped his brow, which was beaded with perspiration.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE BURDEN "My dear Edward, I am deeply sorry for you."
