used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I hope you will not mind my both sitting and smoking; both are conducive to comfort, and what’s life without comfort?”
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading “It will be better,” Squire said, shuffling awkwardly, “to talk simply and without any remarks which are likely to be offensive.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It will be better,” Squire said, shuffling awkwardly, “to talk simply and without any remarks which are likely to be offensive.
(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 “It will be better,” Squire said, shuffling awkwardly, “to talk simply and without any remarks which are likely to be offensive.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He offered him a chair and a cigarette, both of which were curtly refused.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He offered him a chair and a cigarette, both of which were curtly refused.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading He offered him a chair and a cigarette, both of which were curtly refused.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading “I hope you will not mind my both sitting and smoking; both are conducive to comfort, and what’s life without comfort?”
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading “I hope you will not mind my both sitting and smoking; both are conducive to comfort, and what’s life without comfort?”
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading He offered him a chair and a cigarette, both of which were curtly refused.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
forewarnedverbUS /fɔːrˈwɔːrnd/
past form of “forewarn” — warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He offered him a chair and a cigarette, both of which were curtly refused.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope you will not mind my both sitting and smoking; both are conducive to comfort, and what’s life without comfort?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope you will not mind my both sitting and smoking; both are conducive to comfort, and what’s life without comfort?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It will be better,” Squire said, shuffling awkwardly, “to talk simply and without any remarks which are likely to be offensive.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “I hope you will not mind my both sitting and smoking; both are conducive to comfort, and what’s life without comfort?”
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading “It will be better,” Squire said, shuffling awkwardly, “to talk simply and without any remarks which are likely to be offensive.
MADDISON
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From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “I hope you will not mind my both sitting and smoking; both are conducive to comfort, and what’s life without comfort?”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I hope you will not mind my both sitting and smoking; both are conducive to comfort, and what’s life without comfort?”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He offered him a chair and a cigarette, both of which were curtly refused.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading “It will be better,” Squire said, shuffling awkwardly, “to talk simply and without any remarks which are likely to be offensive.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He offered him a chair and a cigarette, both of which were curtly refused.
opponent'snounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
possessive form of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He offered him a chair and a cigarette, both of which were curtly refused.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “It will be better,” Squire said, shuffling awkwardly, “to talk simply and without any remarks which are likely to be offensive.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading “It will be better,” Squire said, shuffling awkwardly, “to talk simply and without any remarks which are likely to be offensive.
and nothing more
From this reading “It will be better,” Squire said, shuffling awkwardly, “to talk simply and without any remarks which are likely to be offensive.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading “I hope you will not mind my both sitting and smoking; both are conducive to comfort, and what’s life without comfort?”
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading “I hope you will not mind my both sitting and smoking; both are conducive to comfort, and what’s life without comfort?”
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “It will be better,” Squire said, shuffling awkwardly, “to talk simply and without any remarks which are likely to be offensive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I hope you will not mind my both sitting and smoking; both are conducive to comfort, and what’s life without comfort?”
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MADDISON was not surprised at a visit from Squire early the next morning; and if not armed he was at any rate forewarned.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He offered him a chair and a cigarette, both of which were curtly refused.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I hope you will not mind my both sitting and smoking; both are conducive to comfort, and what’s life without comfort?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He offered him a chair and a cigarette, both of which were curtly refused.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “I hope you will not mind my both sitting and smoking; both are conducive to comfort, and what’s life without comfort?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “As you will,” Maddison said, seemingly careless and supercilious, but in reality closely watching his opponent’s face.
