used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
(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 THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
Allan
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From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Polly did not altogether blame him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
for the reason that
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Polly did not altogether blame him.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
DickienounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Polly did not altogether blame him.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Moreover, Polly distinctly felt guilty about the whole thing.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Moreover, Polly distinctly felt guilty about the whole thing.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
Frobishernoun
English explorer who led an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage to the orient; served under Drake and helped defeat the Spanish Armada (1535-1594)
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Moreover, Polly distinctly felt guilty about the whole thing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Polly did not altogether blame him.
ill-temper
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From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
MailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
manlikeadjective
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
matinée
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From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
Maud
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From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
come together
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, Polly distinctly felt guilty about the whole thing.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
as might be expected
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Polly did not altogether blame him.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
and nothing more
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
Polly
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From this reading Polly did not altogether blame him.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
RAILWAYnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
Richard
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
a special situation
From this reading Moreover, Polly distinctly felt guilty about the whole thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
UNDERGROUNDadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY It was all very well for Mr. Richard Frobisher (of the _London Mail_) to cut up rough about it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She liked him all the better for that frank outburst of manlike ill-temper which, after all said and done, was only a very flattering form of masculine jealousy.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Moreover, Polly distinctly felt guilty about the whole thing.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had promised to meet Dickie--that is Mr. Richard Frobisher--at two o'clock sharp outside the Palace Theatre, because she wanted to go to a Maud Allan _matinée_, and because he naturally wished to go with her.
