used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "She did it in thirty-eight minutes, sir; not bad for a twenty-mile run--half of it through London."
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading The chauffeur touched his cap and grinned broadly.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The chauffeur touched his cap and grinned broadly.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading The chauffeur touched his cap and grinned broadly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "She did it in thirty-eight minutes, sir; not bad for a twenty-mile run--half of it through London."
dispassionateadjectiveUS /dɪˈspæʃənət/
unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I think she will do, Feltham," he said.
the organ of sight
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
Feltham
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From this reading "I think she will do, Feltham," he said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "She did it in thirty-eight minutes, sir; not bad for a twenty-mile run--half of it through London."
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading The chauffeur touched his cap and grinned broadly.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "She did it in thirty-eight minutes, sir; not bad for a twenty-mile run--half of it through London."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think she will do, Feltham," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
HOLLANDnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think she will do, Feltham," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "She did it in thirty-eight minutes, sir; not bad for a twenty-mile run--half of it through London."
INTRODUCINGverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCING MR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "She did it in thirty-eight minutes, sir; not bad for a twenty-mile run--half of it through London."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "She did it in thirty-eight minutes, sir; not bad for a twenty-mile run--half of it through London."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "She did it in thirty-eight minutes, sir; not bad for a twenty-mile run--half of it through London."
a form of address for a man
From this reading INTRODUCING MR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "She did it in thirty-eight minutes, sir; not bad for a twenty-mile run--half of it through London."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
REXnounUS /reks/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "She did it in thirty-eight minutes, sir; not bad for a twenty-mile run--half of it through London."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think she will do, Feltham," he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think she will do, Feltham," he said.
term of address for a man
From this reading "She did it in thirty-eight minutes, sir; not bad for a twenty-mile run--half of it through London."
having a supporting base
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The chauffeur touched his cap and grinned broadly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think she will do, Feltham," he said.
thirty-eightadjective
being eight more than thirty
From this reading "She did it in thirty-eight minutes, sir; not bad for a twenty-mile run--half of it through London."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "She did it in thirty-eight minutes, sir; not bad for a twenty-mile run--half of it through London."
having come into contact
From this reading The chauffeur touched his cap and grinned broadly.
twenty-mile
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From this reading "She did it in thirty-eight minutes, sir; not bad for a twenty-mile run--half of it through London."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I think she will do, Feltham," he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading REX HOLLAND Mr. Rex Holland stepped out of his new car, and, standing back a pace, surveyed his recent acquisition with a dispassionate eye.
