used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Is Mrs. Fielder-Flemming making the preposterous accusation that some friend of my daughter’s is responsible for this crime, or is she not?”
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Sir Charles took the usual advantage of the first interval to rise from his seat.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
any thing at all
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
boomedverbUS /buːmd/
past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading “Mr. President,” he boomed, “let us get this clear.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Sir Charles took the usual advantage of the first interval to rise from his seat.
rid of obstructions
From this reading “Mr. President,” he boomed, “let us get this clear.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Is Mrs. Fielder-Flemming making the preposterous accusation that some friend of my daughter’s is responsible for this crime, or is she not?”
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Is Mrs. Fielder-Flemming making the preposterous accusation that some friend of my daughter’s is responsible for this crime, or is she not?”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
Fielder-Flemming
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From this reading Is Mrs. Fielder-Flemming making the preposterous accusation that some friend of my daughter’s is responsible for this crime, or is she not?”
Fielder-Flemming's
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From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sir Charles took the usual advantage of the first interval to rise from his seat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Is Mrs. Fielder-Flemming making the preposterous accusation that some friend of my daughter’s is responsible for this crime, or is she not?”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Is Mrs. Fielder-Flemming making the preposterous accusation that some friend of my daughter’s is responsible for this crime, or is she not?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sir Charles took the usual advantage of the first interval to rise from his seat.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Mr. President,” he boomed, “let us get this clear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Charles took the usual advantage of the first interval to rise from his seat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Sir Charles took the usual advantage of the first interval to rise from his seat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Mr. President,” he boomed, “let us get this clear.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
for more time
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Is Mrs. Fielder-Flemming making the preposterous accusation that some friend of my daughter’s is responsible for this crime, or is she not?”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. President,” he boomed, “let us get this clear.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Is Mrs. Fielder-Flemming making the preposterous accusation that some friend of my daughter’s is responsible for this crime, or is she not?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Charles took the usual advantage of the first interval to rise from his seat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Is Mrs. Fielder-Flemming making the preposterous accusation that some friend of my daughter’s is responsible for this crime, or is she not?”
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
preposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading Is Mrs. Fielder-Flemming making the preposterous accusation that some friend of my daughter’s is responsible for this crime, or is she not?”
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading “Mr. President,” he boomed, “let us get this clear.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Is Mrs. Fielder-Flemming making the preposterous accusation that some friend of my daughter’s is responsible for this crime, or is she not?”
move upward
From this reading Sir Charles took the usual advantage of the first interval to rise from his seat.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Sir Charles took the usual advantage of the first interval to rise from his seat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is Mrs. Fielder-Flemming making the preposterous accusation that some friend of my daughter’s is responsible for this crime, or is she not?”
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Charles took the usual advantage of the first interval to rise from his seat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Is Mrs. Fielder-Flemming making the preposterous accusation that some friend of my daughter’s is responsible for this crime, or is she not?”
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Charles took the usual advantage of the first interval to rise from his seat.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Mr. President,” he boomed, “let us get this clear.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Charles took the usual advantage of the first interval to rise from his seat.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Sir Charles took the usual advantage of the first interval to rise from his seat.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Sir Charles took the usual advantage of the first interval to rise from his seat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
at the time that
From this reading Like so many of us in these days by the time of the first interval (when it is not a play of Mrs. Fielder-Flemming’s that is in question) he felt almost physically unable to contain himself longer.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
wrathfullyadverb
in a wrathful manner
From this reading The President looked somewhat helplessly up at the bulk towering wrathfully above him and wished he were anything but the President.
