used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I really have a very important matter I want to talk to you about.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But I want you to look in on me for an hour after dinner.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But I want you to look in on me for an hour after dinner.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You aren’t on duty to-night, are you?”
aren't
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From this reading You aren’t on duty to-night, are you?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Don’t be cross with me, John,” implored Richard gently; “I have no intention of worrying you with my peccadilloes.
a youthful male person
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I want you to look in on me for an hour after dinner.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
confessionsnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/
plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
travel across or pass over
From this reading “Don’t be cross with me, John,” implored Richard gently; “I have no intention of worrying you with my peccadilloes.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading But I want you to look in on me for an hour after dinner.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t be cross with me, John,” implored Richard gently; “I have no intention of worrying you with my peccadilloes.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading You aren’t on duty to-night, are you?”
Fenton
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From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
in a gradual manner
From this reading “Don’t be cross with me, John,” implored Richard gently; “I have no intention of worrying you with my peccadilloes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Don’t be cross with me, John,” implored Richard gently; “I have no intention of worrying you with my peccadilloes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But I want you to look in on me for an hour after dinner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “Don’t be cross with me, John,” implored Richard gently; “I have no intention of worrying you with my peccadilloes.
of great significance or value
From this reading I really have a very important matter I want to talk to you about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “Don’t be cross with me, John,” implored Richard gently; “I have no intention of worrying you with my peccadilloes.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But I want you to look in on me for an hour after dinner.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I really have a very important matter I want to talk to you about.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Don’t be cross with me, John,” implored Richard gently; “I have no intention of worrying you with my peccadilloes.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
musicale
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From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Don’t be cross with me, John,” implored Richard gently; “I have no intention of worrying you with my peccadilloes.
not any; not one
From this reading “Don’t be cross with me, John,” implored Richard gently; “I have no intention of worrying you with my peccadilloes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
peccadilloes
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From this reading “Don’t be cross with me, John,” implored Richard gently; “I have no intention of worrying you with my peccadilloes.
Percy-Bartlett's
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From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I really have a very important matter I want to talk to you about.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
Richard
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From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
Stoughton
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From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I really have a very important matter I want to talk to you about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
to-night
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From this reading You aren’t on duty to-night, are you?”
TrumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I am not in the mood for listening to the confessions of a frivolous boy,” remarked John Fenton, looking up from his desk in the city room of the _Trumpet_ at Richard Stoughton on the afternoon following Mrs. Percy-Bartlett’s musicale.
precisely as stated
From this reading I really have a very important matter I want to talk to you about.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading But I want you to look in on me for an hour after dinner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Don’t be cross with me, John,” implored Richard gently; “I have no intention of worrying you with my peccadilloes.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading “Don’t be cross with me, John,” implored Richard gently; “I have no intention of worrying you with my peccadilloes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Don’t be cross with me, John,” implored Richard gently; “I have no intention of worrying you with my peccadilloes.
