used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LIFELONG ENEMY.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
acrimoniously
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “Hush! for God’s sake, don’t air your knowledge before all the world.”
(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 “Hush! for God’s sake, don’t air your knowledge before all the world.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
eagerly desirous
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Hush! for God’s sake, don’t air your knowledge before all the world.”
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
colorlessadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərləs/
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Hush! for God’s sake, don’t air your knowledge before all the world.”
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
one or the other of two
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
an opposing military force
From this reading A LIFELONG ENEMY.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Hush! for God’s sake, don’t air your knowledge before all the world.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “Hush! for God’s sake, don’t air your knowledge before all the world.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
hissedverbUS /hɪst/
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
Humph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading “Hush! for God’s sake, don’t air your knowledge before all the world.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
joggedverbUS /dʒɑːɡd/
inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading “Hush! for God’s sake, don’t air your knowledge before all the world.”
immediately past
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
LIFELONGadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪˈflɔːŋ/
continuing through life
From this reading A LIFELONG ENEMY.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
engage in
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
on one occasion
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
repudiatedverbUS /riˈpjuːdieɪtɪd/
past form of “repudiate” — cast off
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “Hush! for God’s sake, don’t air your knowledge before all the world.”
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
required or under orders
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Hush! for God’s sake, don’t air your knowledge before all the world.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
precisely as stated
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
the words that are spoken
From this reading William Temple fairly hissed these words as he stooped and brought his lips on a level with the ear of his companion, while his face was absolutely colorless.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Hush! for God’s sake, don’t air your knowledge before all the world.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I should have supposed that you would not be very anxious to renew an acquaintance with one whom you once bitterly repudiated,” Mr. Temple retorted acrimoniously, while a spot of angry red settled upon either cheek.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Humph!” observed the other, as he roughly put away the hand from his mouth, “then it seems that I have at last jogged your memory sufficiently to make you willing to acknowledge a previous acquaintance.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Hush! for God’s sake, don’t air your knowledge before all the world.”
