used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Westray motioned away the refreshment which a footman offered him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had known before he spoke that his offer would not be accepted.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
anew
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
any thing at all
From this reading "No, thank you," he said; "I will not take anything."
architect'snounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
possessive form of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading The architect's refusal was not lost upon Lord Blandamer.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Westray motioned away the refreshment which a footman offered him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had known before he spoke that his offer would not be accepted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had known before he spoke that his offer would not be accepted.
Blandamer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The architect's refusal was not lost upon Lord Blandamer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
take in liquids
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
take in solid food
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading Westray motioned away the refreshment which a footman offered him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No, thank you," he said; "I will not take anything."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Westray motioned away the refreshment which a footman offered him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, thank you," he said; "I will not take anything."
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had known before he spoke that his offer would not be accepted.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The architect's refusal was not lost upon Lord Blandamer.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The architect's refusal was not lost upon Lord Blandamer.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Westray motioned away the refreshment which a footman offered him.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, thank you," he said; "I will not take anything."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No, thank you," he said; "I will not take anything."
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He had known before he spoke that his offer would not be accepted.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Westray motioned away the refreshment which a footman offered him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Westray motioned away the refreshment which a footman offered him.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading The architect's refusal was not lost upon Lord Blandamer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No, thank you," he said; "I will not take anything."
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He had known before he spoke that his offer would not be accepted.
carry out
From this reading "No, thank you," he said; "I will not take anything."
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "No, thank you," he said; "I will not take anything."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had known before he spoke that his offer would not be accepted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Westray motioned away the refreshment which a footman offered him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The architect's refusal was not lost upon Lord Blandamer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
Westray
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Westray motioned away the refreshment which a footman offered him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Westray motioned away the refreshment which a footman offered him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "No, thank you," he said; "I will not take anything."
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had known before he spoke that his offer would not be accepted.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was impossible for him to eat or drink in this house, and yet again he softened his words by adding: "I had something to eat on the way."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No, thank you," he said; "I will not take anything."
