used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BARGAIN "Luck!" said Rupert gloomily.
matters of personal concern
From this reading This in response to a question from his brother-in-law as to the general progress of his affairs.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "There never is any where I am concerned."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "There never is any where I am concerned."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This in response to a question from his brother-in-law as to the general progress of his affairs.
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading A BARGAIN "Luck!" said Rupert gloomily.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading This in response to a question from his brother-in-law as to the general progress of his affairs.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading "There never is any where I am concerned."
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I'm sick of everything," he declared.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "I'm sick of everything," he declared.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This in response to a question from his brother-in-law as to the general progress of his affairs.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This in response to a question from his brother-in-law as to the general progress of his affairs.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading A BARGAIN "Luck!" said Rupert gloomily.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This in response to a question from his brother-in-law as to the general progress of his affairs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There never is any where I am concerned."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sick of everything," he declared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This in response to a question from his brother-in-law as to the general progress of his affairs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There never is any where I am concerned."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A BARGAIN "Luck!" said Rupert gloomily.
Mordaunt's
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From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "There never is any where I am concerned."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This in response to a question from his brother-in-law as to the general progress of his affairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading This in response to a question from his brother-in-law as to the general progress of his affairs.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This in response to a question from his brother-in-law as to the general progress of his affairs.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading This in response to a question from his brother-in-law as to the general progress of his affairs.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading A BARGAIN "Luck!" said Rupert gloomily.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A BARGAIN "Luck!" said Rupert gloomily.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "I'm sick of everything," he declared.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This in response to a question from his brother-in-law as to the general progress of his affairs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There never is any where I am concerned."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This in response to a question from his brother-in-law as to the general progress of his affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This in response to a question from his brother-in-law as to the general progress of his affairs.
in or at the place that
From this reading "There never is any where I am concerned."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
writing-room
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From this reading He sat in Mordaunt's writing-room, with one of Mordaunt's cigars between his lips, and a decidedly sullen expression on his good-looking face.
