used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They developed in a way that at first a little surprised me.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He and Major Kent sat together at afternoon tea on the verandah of Portsmouth Lodge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "On the whole," said Meldon, "things are turning out better than I expected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They developed in a way that at first a little surprised me.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "On the whole," said Meldon, "things are turning out better than I expected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
Callaghan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading They developed in a way that at first a little surprised me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The Major was evidently nervous and uncomfortable.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "On the whole," said Meldon, "things are turning out better than I expected.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
to certain extent or degree
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They developed in a way that at first a little surprised me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
only a very short time before
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Major Kent sat together at afternoon tea on the verandah of Portsmouth Lodge.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "On the whole," said Meldon, "things are turning out better than I expected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They developed in a way that at first a little surprised me.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading He and Major Kent sat together at afternoon tea on the verandah of Portsmouth Lodge.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They developed in a way that at first a little surprised me.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading He and Major Kent sat together at afternoon tea on the verandah of Portsmouth Lodge.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading He and Major Kent sat together at afternoon tea on the verandah of Portsmouth Lodge.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They developed in a way that at first a little surprised me.
Meldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "On the whole," said Meldon, "things are turning out better than I expected.
easily agitated
From this reading The Major was evidently nervous and uncomfortable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He and Major Kent sat together at afternoon tea on the verandah of Portsmouth Lodge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On the whole," said Meldon, "things are turning out better than I expected.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "On the whole," said Meldon, "things are turning out better than I expected.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading He and Major Kent sat together at afternoon tea on the verandah of Portsmouth Lodge.
with low volume
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "On the whole," said Meldon, "things are turning out better than I expected.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He and Major Kent sat together at afternoon tea on the verandah of Portsmouth Lodge.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
express in words
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading They developed in a way that at first a little surprised me.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He and Major Kent sat together at afternoon tea on the verandah of Portsmouth Lodge.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "On the whole," said Meldon, "things are turning out better than I expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They developed in a way that at first a little surprised me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "On the whole," said Meldon, "things are turning out better than I expected.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They developed in a way that at first a little surprised me.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "On the whole," said Meldon, "things are turning out better than I expected.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He and Major Kent sat together at afternoon tea on the verandah of Portsmouth Lodge.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "On the whole," said Meldon, "things are turning out better than I expected.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading The Major was evidently nervous and uncomfortable.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading He and Major Kent sat together at afternoon tea on the verandah of Portsmouth Lodge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They developed in a way that at first a little surprised me.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "On the whole," said Meldon, "things are turning out better than I expected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In fact, for an hour or two I was rattled, and hardly knew what to say or do; but on thinking the whole affair over quietly, after an interview I had with Callaghan, I have every reason to feel fairly well satisfied."
