used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
in addition
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
appraisedverbUS /əˈpreɪzd/
past form of “appraise” — evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
for the reason that
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
BROWNINGnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading --BROWNING.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
circumlocutionnoun
a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
cliquenounUS /kliːk/
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
flippantadjectiveUS /ˈflɪpənt/
showing inappropriate levity
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
not any; not one
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
profferverbUS /ˈprɑːfər/
present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
with speed
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
RochesternounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
self-constitutedadjective
constituted by or established by itself
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
term of address for a man
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
soberingadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbərɪŋ/
tending to make sober or more serious
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
Stowmaries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
thwartingnounUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪŋ/
an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a quick glance thrown on each of the four faces, shrewd Sir John had quickly appraised the mood of this small clique.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was also obvious to this keen observer of other people's moods that there would be no need for circumlocution.
Wykehamnoun
English prelate and statesman; founded a college at Oxford and Winchester College in Winchester; served as chancellor of England and bishop of Winchester (1324-1404)
From this reading Stowmaries in sullen rage against the whole world because of this thwarting of his most cherished desire, Rochester and the Irishman, flippant and eager for sport, with Wykeham as the sobering influence, the self-constituted guardian of religious obligations.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I was a nameless man; you needed me: Why did I proffer you my aid? there stood A certain pretty cousin at your side.
