used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick, expressed the faces plainly, was being a silly old woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick cleared his throat nervously two or three times and took the plunge.
appealinglyadverbUS /əˈpiːlɪŋli/
in an appealing manner
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I quite realise what you must be thinking, and I must plead for leniency.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick, expressed the faces plainly, was being a silly old woman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
Chitterwick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick cleared his throat nervously two or three times and took the plunge.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
communicated in words
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick, expressed the faces plainly, was being a silly old woman.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I quite realise what you must be thinking, and I must plead for leniency.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I quite realise what you must be thinking, and I must plead for leniency.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick cleared his throat nervously two or three times and took the plunge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I quite realise what you must be thinking, and I must plead for leniency.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I quite realise what you must be thinking, and I must plead for leniency.
leniencynounUS /ˈliːnjənsi/
mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
From this reading “Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I quite realise what you must be thinking, and I must plead for leniency.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I quite realise what you must be thinking, and I must plead for leniency.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick cleared his throat nervously two or three times and took the plunge.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick, expressed the faces plainly, was being a silly old woman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick cleared his throat nervously two or three times and took the plunge.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick, expressed the faces plainly, was being a silly old woman.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading “Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I quite realise what you must be thinking, and I must plead for leniency.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick cleared his throat nervously two or three times and took the plunge.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading “Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I quite realise what you must be thinking, and I must plead for leniency.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading “Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I quite realise what you must be thinking, and I must plead for leniency.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick, expressed the faces plainly, was being a silly old woman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
express in speech
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I quite realise what you must be thinking, and I must plead for leniency.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick cleared his throat nervously two or three times and took the plunge.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick cleared his throat nervously two or three times and took the plunge.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick cleared his throat nervously two or three times and took the plunge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick cleared his throat nervously two or three times and took the plunge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick cleared his throat nervously two or three times and took the plunge.
unsympatheticadjectiveUS /ənˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
not sympathetic or disposed toward
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite evident that, as he had said, Mr. Chitterwick did not want to speak.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I quite realise what you must be thinking, and I must plead for leniency.
at the time that
From this reading He looked appealingly round the circle of faces the next evening when Roger asked him to do so, but the faces remained decidedly unsympathetic.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick, expressed the faces plainly, was being a silly old woman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I quite realise what you must be thinking, and I must plead for leniency.
