used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I might now add that this cautious, reflective manner characterized all his speech, and in time it grew extremely aggravating.
aggravatingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/
making worse
From this reading I might now add that this cautious, reflective manner characterized all his speech, and in time it grew extremely aggravating.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
(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 I might now add that this cautious, reflective manner characterized all his speech, and in time it grew extremely aggravating.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mr. Burke," said I, "who besides yourself and Mr. Page was in the house last night?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Mr. Burke," said I, "who besides yourself and Mr. Page was in the house last night?"
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading I might now add that this cautious, reflective manner characterized all his speech, and in time it grew extremely aggravating.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading I might now add that this cautious, reflective manner characterized all his speech, and in time it grew extremely aggravating.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
curtainedadjective
furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
to an extreme degree
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading I might now add that this cautious, reflective manner characterized all his speech, and in time it grew extremely aggravating.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I might now add that this cautious, reflective manner characterized all his speech, and in time it grew extremely aggravating.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Mr. Burke," said I, "who besides yourself and Mr. Page was in the house last night?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
immediately past
From this reading "Mr. Burke," said I, "who besides yourself and Mr. Page was in the house last night?"
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I might now add that this cautious, reflective manner characterized all his speech, and in time it grew extremely aggravating.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I might now add that this cautious, reflective manner characterized all his speech, and in time it grew extremely aggravating.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Burke," said I, "who besides yourself and Mr. Page was in the house last night?"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Mr. Burke," said I, "who besides yourself and Mr. Page was in the house last night?"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I might now add that this cautious, reflective manner characterized all his speech, and in time it grew extremely aggravating.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
on one occasion
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "Mr. Burke," said I, "who besides yourself and Mr. Page was in the house last night?"
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
reflectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading I might now add that this cautious, reflective manner characterized all his speech, and in time it grew extremely aggravating.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Burke," said I, "who besides yourself and Mr. Page was in the house last night?"
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading I might now add that this cautious, reflective manner characterized all his speech, and in time it grew extremely aggravating.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
Stodger
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From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I might now add that this cautious, reflective manner characterized all his speech, and in time it grew extremely aggravating.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Burke," said I, "who besides yourself and Mr. Page was in the house last night?"
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He replied promptly, but with a deliberate precision, as if he were making a weighty confidential communication, and wanted to be exceedingly careful to convey an exact interpretation of his thoughts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PRIVATE SECRETARY Stodger at once left us together, having, I surmised, his own method of getting into the curtained alcove of which he had spoken.
which person or people
From this reading "Mr. Burke," said I, "who besides yourself and Mr. Page was in the house last night?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading In order that he should have ample time to reach it, I held Burke with a question or two in the hall.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Mr. Burke," said I, "who besides yourself and Mr. Page was in the house last night?"
