used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
having companions or an escort
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
anew
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mr. Dawkins, who also read the papers, and was, as well, impressed by the air of the older man, seemed rather taciturn.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
in addition
From this reading Mr. Dawkins, who also read the papers, and was, as well, impressed by the air of the older man, seemed rather taciturn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Dawkins, who also read the papers, and was, as well, impressed by the air of the older man, seemed rather taciturn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Dawkins, who also read the papers, and was, as well, impressed by the air of the older man, seemed rather taciturn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
BeechnounUS /biːtʃ/
any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Now the inventory book was opened and laid on Millicent’s desk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
Dawkins
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From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Now the inventory book was opened and laid on Millicent’s desk.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Mr. Dawkins, who also read the papers, and was, as well, impressed by the air of the older man, seemed rather taciturn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
inventorynounUS /ˌɪnvənˈtɔːri/
a detailed list of all the items in stock
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
Jarrad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Now the inventory book was opened and laid on Millicent’s desk.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Dawkins, who also read the papers, and was, as well, impressed by the air of the older man, seemed rather taciturn.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
Millicent's
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From this reading Now the inventory book was opened and laid on Millicent’s desk.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the inventory book was opened and laid on Millicent’s desk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Mr. Dawkins, who also read the papers, and was, as well, impressed by the air of the older man, seemed rather taciturn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
on one occasion
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Now the inventory book was opened and laid on Millicent’s desk.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
paneledadjectiveUS /ˈpænəld/
fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Mr. Dawkins, who also read the papers, and was, as well, impressed by the air of the older man, seemed rather taciturn.
on the contrary
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mr. Dawkins, who also read the papers, and was, as well, impressed by the air of the older man, seemed rather taciturn.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
express in words
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Dawkins, who also read the papers, and was, as well, impressed by the air of the older man, seemed rather taciturn.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading Mr. Dawkins, who also read the papers, and was, as well, impressed by the air of the older man, seemed rather taciturn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALMOST exactly four months after he had completed his second inventory of the contents of Beech Lodge, Mr. Jarrad, again accompanied by Mr. Dawkins, stood once more in the paneled study.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mr. Dawkins, who also read the papers, and was, as well, impressed by the air of the older man, seemed rather taciturn.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
at the time that
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
a Caucasian
From this reading There had been opportunity to say a good deal on the way down from London, and he was distinctly thrilled when they turned in at the white gate.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Dawkins, who also read the papers, and was, as well, impressed by the air of the older man, seemed rather taciturn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had come to the house with his admirable manner, in which was blended this time a rather full knowledge of what had recently happened.
