used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Second thoughts warned him against any such precipitation.
(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 His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Second thoughts warned him against any such precipitation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
bee-line
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From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He sat down on a convenient little hummock facing the sea, pulled out and re-lit his pipe and began to think.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
ClergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
cliff-top
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From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading He sat down on a convenient little hummock facing the sea, pulled out and re-lit his pipe and began to think.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He sat down on a convenient little hummock facing the sea, pulled out and re-lit his pipe and began to think.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading He sat down on a convenient little hummock facing the sea, pulled out and re-lit his pipe and began to think.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
Goat-faced
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From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Second thoughts warned him against any such precipitation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
hummocknoun
a small natural hill
From this reading He sat down on a convenient little hummock facing the sea, pulled out and re-lit his pipe and began to think.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
a message received and understood
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
IntroducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
Ludmouth
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From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
engage in
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
Margaret
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From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
not any; not one
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sat down on a convenient little hummock facing the sea, pulled out and re-lit his pipe and began to think.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
other's
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From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He sat down on a convenient little hummock facing the sea, pulled out and re-lit his pipe and began to think.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
precipitationnounUS /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
From this reading Second thoughts warned him against any such precipitation.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading He sat down on a convenient little hummock facing the sea, pulled out and re-lit his pipe and began to think.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
re-lit
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From this reading He sat down on a convenient little hummock facing the sea, pulled out and re-lit his pipe and began to think.
Roger
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From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
Russells
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From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat down on a convenient little hummock facing the sea, pulled out and re-lit his pipe and began to think.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He sat down on a convenient little hummock facing the sea, pulled out and re-lit his pipe and began to think.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Second thoughts warned him against any such precipitation.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Second thoughts warned him against any such precipitation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He sat down on a convenient little hummock facing the sea, pulled out and re-lit his pipe and began to think.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Second thoughts warned him against any such precipitation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading His first idea, equally instinctive, had been to make a bee-line for the Russells’ house and pour out a torrent of eager questions into the lady’s astonished ears.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
undilutedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈluːtɪd/
not diluted
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Second thoughts warned him against any such precipitation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Introducing a Goat-faced Clergyman Roger had no definite plan in his mind as he walked with quick strides along the cliff-top in the direction of Ludmouth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His impulsive flight from the other two had been dictated by two instinctive feelings—that he wanted to be alone to ponder over the significance of this fresh information, and that Anthony and Margaret would probably be not at all averse to a little dose of each other’s undiluted company.
