used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Monsieur Correlli remarked, in a voice of undisguised astonishment, as soon as the lawyer disappeared.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading "I call it downright shabby of Anna to have left you so in the lurch."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Monsieur Correlli remarked, in a voice of undisguised astonishment, as soon as the lawyer disappeared.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Monsieur Correlli remarked, in a voice of undisguised astonishment, as soon as the lawyer disappeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "YOU WILL VACATE THESE PREMISES AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I call it downright shabby of Anna to have left you so in the lurch."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "Well, Gerald, I must confess this is rather tough on you!"
CONVENIENCEnounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading "YOU WILL VACATE THESE PREMISES AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE."
Correlli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Monsieur Correlli remarked, in a voice of undisguised astonishment, as soon as the lawyer disappeared.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Monsieur Correlli remarked, in a voice of undisguised astonishment, as soon as the lawyer disappeared.
your usual mood
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading "I call it downright shabby of Anna to have left you so in the lurch."
EARLIESTadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading "YOU WILL VACATE THESE PREMISES AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE."
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
gallingadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
Gerald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, Gerald, I must confess this is rather tough on you!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I call it downright shabby of Anna to have left you so in the lurch."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, Gerald, I must confess this is rather tough on you!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Monsieur Correlli remarked, in a voice of undisguised astonishment, as soon as the lawyer disappeared.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, Gerald, I must confess this is rather tough on you!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I call it downright shabby of Anna to have left you so in the lurch."
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Monsieur Correlli remarked, in a voice of undisguised astonishment, as soon as the lawyer disappeared.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I call it downright shabby of Anna to have left you so in the lurch."
lurchverbUS /lɜːrtʃ/
walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading "I call it downright shabby of Anna to have left you so in the lurch."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur Correlli remarked, in a voice of undisguised astonishment, as soon as the lawyer disappeared.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Well, Gerald, I must confess this is rather tough on you!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Monsieur Correlli remarked, in a voice of undisguised astonishment, as soon as the lawyer disappeared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, Gerald, I must confess this is rather tough on you!"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
PREMISESnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading "YOU WILL VACATE THESE PREMISES AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE."
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
on the contrary
From this reading "Well, Gerald, I must confess this is rather tough on you!"
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Monsieur Correlli remarked, in a voice of undisguised astonishment, as soon as the lawyer disappeared.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading "I call it downright shabby of Anna to have left you so in the lurch."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I call it downright shabby of Anna to have left you so in the lurch."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
in the near future
From this reading Monsieur Correlli remarked, in a voice of undisguised astonishment, as soon as the lawyer disappeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Monsieur Correlli remarked, in a voice of undisguised astonishment, as soon as the lawyer disappeared.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "YOU WILL VACATE THESE PREMISES AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Well, Gerald, I must confess this is rather tough on you!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I call it downright shabby of Anna to have left you so in the lurch."
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading "Well, Gerald, I must confess this is rather tough on you!"
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
twingenounUS /twɪndʒ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading Monsieur Correlli remarked, in a voice of undisguised astonishment, as soon as the lawyer disappeared.
VACATEverbUS /ˈveɪkeɪt/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading "YOU WILL VACATE THESE PREMISES AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Monsieur Correlli remarked, in a voice of undisguised astonishment, as soon as the lawyer disappeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Gerald, I must confess this is rather tough on you!"
belonging to which person
From this reading "It does not matter," returned the elder man, but somewhat coldly; for, despite his feeling of relief over the disposition of her property, he experienced a twinge of jealousy toward the more fortunate heir, whose pity was excessively galling to him under the circumstances.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "YOU WILL VACATE THESE PREMISES AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "YOU WILL VACATE THESE PREMISES AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "YOU WILL VACATE THESE PREMISES AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE."
