used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An Unwelcome Clue Inspector Moresby, it has been said, was a genial man.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading In the same way he had no hesitation in accepting a little gin before a meal.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Unwelcome Clue Inspector Moresby, it has been said, was a genial man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
any person at all
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
for the reason that
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An Unwelcome Clue Inspector Moresby, it has been said, was a genial man.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the same way he had no hesitation in accepting a little gin before a meal.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
clinkingadjective
like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
CluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading An Unwelcome Clue Inspector Moresby, it has been said, was a genial man.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
divisible by two
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading An Unwelcome Clue Inspector Moresby, it has been said, was a genial man.
ginnounUS /dʒɪn/
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
From this reading In the same way he had no hesitation in accepting a little gin before a meal.
ginger-beer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
highest in quality
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Unwelcome Clue Inspector Moresby, it has been said, was a genial man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading An Unwelcome Clue Inspector Moresby, it has been said, was a genial man.
invitinglyadverb
in a tantalizing manner
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An Unwelcome Clue Inspector Moresby, it has been said, was a genial man.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the same way he had no hesitation in accepting a little gin before a meal.
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading An Unwelcome Clue Inspector Moresby, it has been said, was a genial man.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading In the same way he had no hesitation in accepting a little gin before a meal.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
Moresby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An Unwelcome Clue Inspector Moresby, it has been said, was a genial man.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
nectarnounUS /ˈnektər/
a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
OlympianadjectiveUS /oʊˈlɪmpiən/
of the region of Olympia in Greece or its inhabitants
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
on one occasion
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
Roger'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading An Unwelcome Clue Inspector Moresby, it has been said, was a genial man.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the same way he had no hesitation in accepting a little gin before a meal.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
supnounUS /sʌp/
a small amount of liquid food
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
UnwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading An Unwelcome Clue Inspector Moresby, it has been said, was a genial man.
precisely as stated
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Unwelcome Clue Inspector Moresby, it has been said, was a genial man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the same way he had no hesitation in accepting a little gin before a meal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had no hesitation in falling in with Roger’s suggestion that the three of them should sup together.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Even a Scotland Yard detective is human, and Inspector Moresby very much preferred to spend his moments of leisure in the congenial company of his fellows than alone.
but in spite of that
From this reading In yet once more the same way he had not the slightest hesitation in drinking some gin and ginger-beer with his supper because, as anyone knows, gin and ginger-beer with a lump of ice clinking invitingly against the glass is the greatest of all drinks on a hot day and has the Olympian nectar beaten to a standstill; thus far has civilisation progressed.
