used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Blithers had had a trying day of it.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appears that he had experienced a second encounter with the Ministry only the day before.
arrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
BEENauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It appears that he had experienced a second encounter with the Ministry only the day before.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
behooved
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From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
Blithers
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From this reading Mr. Blithers had had a trying day of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
a state at a particular time
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Blithers had had a trying day of it.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading It appears that he had experienced a second encounter with the Ministry only the day before.
divisible by two
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading It appears that he had experienced a second encounter with the Ministry only the day before.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
flamboyantadjectiveUS /flæmˈbɔɪənt/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Blithers had had a trying day of it.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It appears that he had experienced a second encounter with the Ministry only the day before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Blithers had had a trying day of it.
and nothing more
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading It appears that he had experienced a second encounter with the Ministry only the day before.
used to form the superlative
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Blithers had had a trying day of it.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
NoblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
and nothing more
From this reading It appears that he had experienced a second encounter with the Ministry only the day before.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
rakedverbUS /reɪkt/
past form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
Identical; not different.
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It appears that he had experienced a second encounter with the Ministry only the day before.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
the state of being asleep
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appears that he had experienced a second encounter with the Ministry only the day before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
hard to endure
From this reading Mr. Blithers had had a trying day of it.
unalterableadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/
not capable of being changed or altered
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
precisely as stated
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED Even the most flamboyant of natures may suffer depression at times, and by the same token arrogance may give way to humility,--or, at the very least, conviction.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After sleeping over the results of his first visit to the Council Chamber, he awoke to the fact that matters were in such a condition that it behooved him to strike while the iron was hot.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To begin with, his wife raked him over the coals for what she was pleased to call his senseless persistence in the face of what she regarded as unalterable opposition on the part of the Cabinet and House of Nobles.
