used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
anew
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
(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 Twelve solemn rustics viewed the body and then sat perspiring in the village schoolroom, and that was practically all that happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The inquest was duly opened the following morning, but though Roger attended in a spirit of pious hope nothing of the least importance transpired.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Twelve solemn rustics viewed the body and then sat perspiring in the village schoolroom, and that was practically all that happened.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
culpritnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
disillusionmentnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənmənt/
freeing from false belief or illusions
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading The inquest was duly opened the following morning, but though Roger attended in a spirit of pious hope nothing of the least importance transpired.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The inquest was duly opened the following morning, but though Roger attended in a spirit of pious hope nothing of the least importance transpired.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
brought together in one place
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Twelve solemn rustics viewed the body and then sat perspiring in the village schoolroom, and that was practically all that happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The inquest was duly opened the following morning, but though Roger attended in a spirit of pious hope nothing of the least importance transpired.
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The inquest was duly opened the following morning, but though Roger attended in a spirit of pious hope nothing of the least importance transpired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading The inquest was duly opened the following morning, but though Roger attended in a spirit of pious hope nothing of the least importance transpired.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The inquest was duly opened the following morning, but though Roger attended in a spirit of pious hope nothing of the least importance transpired.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The inquest was duly opened the following morning, but though Roger attended in a spirit of pious hope nothing of the least importance transpired.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The inquest was duly opened the following morning, but though Roger attended in a spirit of pious hope nothing of the least importance transpired.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The inquest was duly opened the following morning, but though Roger attended in a spirit of pious hope nothing of the least importance transpired.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
a human being
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading Twelve solemn rustics viewed the body and then sat perspiring in the village schoolroom, and that was practically all that happened.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading The inquest was duly opened the following morning, but though Roger attended in a spirit of pious hope nothing of the least importance transpired.
PipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
PoisonsnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənz/
plural of “poison” — any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Twelve solemn rustics viewed the body and then sat perspiring in the village schoolroom, and that was practically all that happened.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
on the contrary
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
retaliatedverbUS /rɪˈtælieɪtɪd/
past form of “retaliate” — take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
Roger
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From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
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 referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
rustics
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From this reading Twelve solemn rustics viewed the body and then sat perspiring in the village schoolroom, and that was practically all that happened.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Twelve solemn rustics viewed the body and then sat perspiring in the village schoolroom, and that was practically all that happened.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading Twelve solemn rustics viewed the body and then sat perspiring in the village schoolroom, and that was practically all that happened.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Twelve solemn rustics viewed the body and then sat perspiring in the village schoolroom, and that was practically all that happened.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The inquest was duly opened the following morning, but though Roger attended in a spirit of pious hope nothing of the least importance transpired.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Twelve solemn rustics viewed the body and then sat perspiring in the village schoolroom, and that was practically all that happened.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
up to a particular time
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading The inquest was duly opened the following morning, but though Roger attended in a spirit of pious hope nothing of the least importance transpired.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Twelve solemn rustics viewed the body and then sat perspiring in the village schoolroom, and that was practically all that happened.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Twelve solemn rustics viewed the body and then sat perspiring in the village schoolroom, and that was practically all that happened.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Twelve solemn rustics viewed the body and then sat perspiring in the village schoolroom, and that was practically all that happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
at the time that
From this reading Poisons and Pipes Roger did not see the inspector again that day till supper, when he was obviously tired out and disinclined to talk.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He referred in terms of gentle sarcasm to Roger’s breach of trust, though quite without heat, his attitude being one rather of disillusionment than anger; one gathered that the person he really blamed for the business was himself, for being such a consummate idiot as to trust a journalist.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He listened to Roger’s explanation and apologies and accepted the latter, but retaliated, as the culprit had foreseen, by refusing to utter a single word about the case.
