used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Having done my best to set her wifely anxiety at rest, I advanced fifty rupees to my bearer.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In consequence of which we started next day for my new district, bag and baggage.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Having done my best to set her wifely anxiety at rest, I advanced fifty rupees to my bearer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having done my best to set her wifely anxiety at rest, I advanced fifty rupees to my bearer.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading It makes her more certain that we have won the Dunmow flitch of bacon--which we undoubtedly have.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading In consequence of which we started next day for my new district, bag and baggage.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading In consequence of which we started next day for my new district, bag and baggage.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Having done my best to set her wifely anxiety at rest, I advanced fifty rupees to my bearer.
Bechstein
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From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Having done my best to set her wifely anxiety at rest, I advanced fifty rupees to my bearer.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
bucklingverbUS /ˈbʌklɪŋ/
-ing form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
capaciousadjectiveUS /kəˈpeɪʃəs/
large in capacity
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It makes her more certain that we have won the Dunmow flitch of bacon--which we undoubtedly have.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In consequence of which we started next day for my new district, bag and baggage.
a small house with a single story
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
craftinessnoun
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In consequence of which we started next day for my new district, bag and baggage.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading In consequence of which we started next day for my new district, bag and baggage.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Having done my best to set her wifely anxiety at rest, I advanced fifty rupees to my bearer.
Dunmow
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From this reading It makes her more certain that we have won the Dunmow flitch of bacon--which we undoubtedly have.
divisible by two
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Having done my best to set her wifely anxiety at rest, I advanced fifty rupees to my bearer.
flitchnoun
fish steak usually cut from a halibut
From this reading It makes her more certain that we have won the Dunmow flitch of bacon--which we undoubtedly have.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In consequence of which we started next day for my new district, bag and baggage.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having done my best to set her wifely anxiety at rest, I advanced fifty rupees to my bearer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It makes her more certain that we have won the Dunmow flitch of bacon--which we undoubtedly have.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It makes her more certain that we have won the Dunmow flitch of bacon--which we undoubtedly have.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It makes her more certain that we have won the Dunmow flitch of bacon--which we undoubtedly have.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In consequence of which we started next day for my new district, bag and baggage.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In consequence of which we started next day for my new district, bag and baggage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Having done my best to set her wifely anxiety at rest, I advanced fifty rupees to my bearer.
relieve from
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
rupeesnounUS /ruːˈpiːz/
plural of “rupee” — the basic unit of money in Sri Lanka; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Having done my best to set her wifely anxiety at rest, I advanced fifty rupees to my bearer.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having done my best to set her wifely anxiety at rest, I advanced fifty rupees to my bearer.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In consequence of which we started next day for my new district, bag and baggage.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It makes her more certain that we have won the Dunmow flitch of bacon--which we undoubtedly have.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though the most part of the journey was by train, the bearer insisted on buckling a big sword he had picked up somewhere round his capacious middle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It makes her more certain that we have won the Dunmow flitch of bacon--which we undoubtedly have.
at the time that
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It makes her more certain that we have won the Dunmow flitch of bacon--which we undoubtedly have.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
wifelyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a wife
From this reading Having done my best to set her wifely anxiety at rest, I advanced fifty rupees to my bearer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I even mentioned the existence of a Bechstein grand piano, with a hint that if I could get rid of our cottage, I might buy it when the sale came on--an additional craftiness, since my wife loves to think I am allowed to have my own way in everything.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading It makes her more certain that we have won the Dunmow flitch of bacon--which we undoubtedly have.
