used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
Bertie
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From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
Bertie's
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From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
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 His was a sound brain.
Claude
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From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
didonounUS /ˈdaɪdoʊ/
(Roman mythology) a princess of Tyre who was the founder and queen of Carthage; Virgil tells of her suicide when she was abandoned by Aeneas
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
one or the other of two
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He understood human nature, especially that of gilded youth.
Eustace
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From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
set up or found
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading He understood human nature, especially that of gilded youth.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He understood human nature, especially that of gilded youth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He understood human nature, especially that of gilded youth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
Jeeves
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From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He understood human nature, especially that of gilded youth.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
and nothing more
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
puristnounUS /ˈpjʊrɪst/
someone who insists on great precision and correctness (especially in the use of words)
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading His was a sound brain.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
spatsnounUS /spæts/
plural of “spat” — a quarrel about petty points
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
the season of growth
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He understood human nature, especially that of gilded youth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
a special situation
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
tureennoun
large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood human nature, especially that of gilded youth.
waitressnounUS /ˈweɪtrəs/
a woman waiter
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
at the time that
From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The only thing in which Jeeves failed, that is in his master’s eyes, was that he could not always go the whole way with him in the matter of spats, socks and ties, particularly in the Spring--Jeeves was a purist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It did not matter if the hope of an ancient house had fallen in love with a waitress, or if Bertie’s cousins Claude and Eustace had been playing dido; Jeeves never failed.
Wooster
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From this reading When either Bertie Wooster or his friends found themselves in the soup or in dangerous proximity to the tureen, the instinct of one and all was to turn to Jeeves--Bertie’s man.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He understood human nature, especially that of gilded youth.
