used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mr. Barry smiles, and then falls back upon the memories of Crosby’s father that are always so dear to him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Rector has come in, and has stayed to have a cup of tea with Mr. Crosby.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Barry smiles, and then falls back upon the memories of Crosby’s father that are always so dear to him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Barry smiles, and then falls back upon the memories of Crosby’s father that are always so dear to him.
Barry
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From this reading Mr. Barry smiles, and then falls back upon the memories of Crosby’s father that are always so dear to him.
dearly loved
From this reading He never leaves his beloved books to see her!
blabverbUS /blæb/
divulge confidential information or secrets
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He never leaves his beloved books to see her!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Lady Millbank declares herself charmed and very jealous.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Rector has come in, and has stayed to have a cup of tea with Mr. Crosby.
CrosbynounUS /ˈkrɔːzbi/
United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)
From this reading The Rector has come in, and has stayed to have a cup of tea with Mr. Crosby.
Crosby'snounUS /ˈkrɔːzbiz/
possessive form of “crosby” — United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)
From this reading Mr. Barry smiles, and then falls back upon the memories of Crosby’s father that are always so dear to him.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The Rector has come in, and has stayed to have a cup of tea with Mr. Crosby.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
dearly loved
From this reading Mr. Barry smiles, and then falls back upon the memories of Crosby’s father that are always so dear to him.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Lady Millbank declares herself charmed and very jealous.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Mr. Barry smiles, and then falls back upon the memories of Crosby’s father that are always so dear to him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mr. Barry smiles, and then falls back upon the memories of Crosby’s father that are always so dear to him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Rector has come in, and has stayed to have a cup of tea with Mr. Crosby.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Rector has come in, and has stayed to have a cup of tea with Mr. Crosby.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He never leaves his beloved books to see her!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He never leaves his beloved books to see her!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lady Millbank declares herself charmed and very jealous.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Barry smiles, and then falls back upon the memories of Crosby’s father that are always so dear to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He never leaves his beloved books to see her!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Lady Millbank declares herself charmed and very jealous.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Millbank declares herself charmed and very jealous.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading He never leaves his beloved books to see her!
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Mr. Barry smiles, and then falls back upon the memories of Crosby’s father that are always so dear to him.
Millbank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Millbank declares herself charmed and very jealous.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Rector has come in, and has stayed to have a cup of tea with Mr. Crosby.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never leaves his beloved books to see her!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Rector has come in, and has stayed to have a cup of tea with Mr. Crosby.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Rector has come in, and has stayed to have a cup of tea with Mr. Crosby.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He never leaves his beloved books to see her!
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Mr. Barry smiles, and then falls back upon the memories of Crosby’s father that are always so dear to him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Barry smiles, and then falls back upon the memories of Crosby’s father that are always so dear to him.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Rector has come in, and has stayed to have a cup of tea with Mr. Crosby.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The Rector has come in, and has stayed to have a cup of tea with Mr. Crosby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘A secret is in my custody if I keep it; but if I blab it, it is I that am prisoner.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Rector has come in, and has stayed to have a cup of tea with Mr. Crosby.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mr. Barry smiles, and then falls back upon the memories of Crosby’s father that are always so dear to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Rector has come in, and has stayed to have a cup of tea with Mr. Crosby.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Barry smiles, and then falls back upon the memories of Crosby’s father that are always so dear to him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lady Millbank declares herself charmed and very jealous.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Rector has come in, and has stayed to have a cup of tea with Mr. Crosby.
