used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am curious to know why he excites your interest, for I am sure his peculiarities make him repugnant to a person of your robust common sense.
analysed
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From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
react verbally
From this reading Two days later, Arthur received Frank Hurrell’s answer to his letter.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Two days later, Arthur received Frank Hurrell’s answer to his letter.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
Burdon
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From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I am curious to know why he excites your interest, for I am sure his peculiarities make him repugnant to a person of your robust common sense.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I am curious to know why he excites your interest, for I am sure his peculiarities make him repugnant to a person of your robust common sense.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days later, Arthur received Frank Hurrell’s answer to his letter.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
excitesverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪts/
third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading I am curious to know why he excites your interest, for I am sure his peculiarities make him repugnant to a person of your robust common sense.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am curious to know why he excites your interest, for I am sure his peculiarities make him repugnant to a person of your robust common sense.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Two days later, Arthur received Frank Hurrell’s answer to his letter.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
Haddo
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From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
Haddo's
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From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two days later, Arthur received Frank Hurrell’s answer to his letter.
Hurrell's
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From this reading Two days later, Arthur received Frank Hurrell’s answer to his letter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
a search for knowledge
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
and nothing more
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days later, Arthur received Frank Hurrell’s answer to his letter.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Two days later, Arthur received Frank Hurrell’s answer to his letter.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
engage in
From this reading I am curious to know why he excites your interest, for I am sure his peculiarities make him repugnant to a person of your robust common sense.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
not one, and not any
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
not divisible by two
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading I am curious to know why he excites your interest, for I am sure his peculiarities make him repugnant to a person of your robust common sense.
a human being
From this reading I am curious to know why he excites your interest, for I am sure his peculiarities make him repugnant to a person of your robust common sense.
personalitiesnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Two days later, Arthur received Frank Hurrell’s answer to his letter.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
repugnantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/
offensive to the mind
From this reading I am curious to know why he excites your interest, for I am sure his peculiarities make him repugnant to a person of your robust common sense.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading I am curious to know why he excites your interest, for I am sure his peculiarities make him repugnant to a person of your robust common sense.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I am curious to know why he excites your interest, for I am sure his peculiarities make him repugnant to a person of your robust common sense.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
unusual or striking
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am curious to know why he excites your interest, for I am sure his peculiarities make him repugnant to a person of your robust common sense.
carry out
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
express in words
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two days later, Arthur received Frank Hurrell’s answer to his letter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days later, Arthur received Frank Hurrell’s answer to his letter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was characteristic of Frank that he should take such pains to reply at length to the inquiry, and it was clear that he had lost none of his old interest in odd personalities.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
which person or people
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I am curious to know why he excites your interest, for I am sure his peculiarities make him repugnant to a person of your robust common sense.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He analysed Oliver Haddo’s character with the patience of a scientific man studying a new species in which he is passionately concerned.
produce a literary work
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear Burdon: It is singular that you should write just now to ask what I know of Oliver Haddo, since by chance I met the other night at dinner at Queen Anne’s Gate a man who had much to tell me of him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am curious to know why he excites your interest, for I am sure his peculiarities make him repugnant to a person of your robust common sense.
