used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Your master is just a young fool.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr Monypenny was walking up and down his business room with much haste and excitement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr Monypenny was walking up and down his business room with much haste and excitement.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Mr Monypenny was walking up and down his business room with much haste and excitement.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
flurrynounUS /ˈflɜːri/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "Your master is just a young fool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
an established custom
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Mr Monypenny was walking up and down his business room with much haste and excitement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
he's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Monypenny was walking up and down his business room with much haste and excitement.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your master is just a young fool.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
and nothing more
From this reading "Your master is just a young fool.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
a boy or man
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
immediately past
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Your master is just a young fool.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
Monypenny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr Monypenny was walking up and down his business room with much haste and excitement.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
RollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr Monypenny was walking up and down his business room with much haste and excitement.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
an elevated geological formation
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
a special situation
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
Tinto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr Monypenny was walking up and down his business room with much haste and excitement.
the topmost one of two
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Mr Monypenny was walking up and down his business room with much haste and excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Monypenny was walking up and down his business room with much haste and excitement.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
at the time that
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His house was built on the side of a slope, so that the room, which was level with the road on one side, was elevated on the upper floor at the other, and consequently had the advantage of a view bounded, as was general, by "that eternal Tinto," as he was in the habit of calling it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, in the name of a' that's reasonable," cried Mr Monypenny, "did he not send for me?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr Monypenny was walking up and down his business room with much haste and excitement.
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir," said Rolls, "you're too sensible a man not to know that the last thing a lad is likely to do is what's reasonable, especially when he's in that flurry, and just furious at being blamed."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Your master is just a young fool.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your master is just a young fool.
