used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In order to learn how smoothly we have only to present ourselves at a certain important social function.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "And so beastly stuffy," added her husband, mopping his damp brow with a silk handkerchief bearing, in gold thread, the monogram "J. R."
matters of personal concern
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And so beastly stuffy," added her husband, mopping his damp brow with a silk handkerchief bearing, in gold thread, the monogram "J. R."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "These military weddings are so romantic," gushed Mrs. Rohscheimer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In order to learn how smoothly we have only to present ourselves at a certain important social function.
relevant relation or interconnection
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beastlyadjectiveUS /ˈbiːstliː/
(informal) very unpleasant
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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
Belford's
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From this reading Thanks to Mr. Belford's elusive visitor, these now ran smoothly.
the part of the face above the eyes
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definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In order to learn how smoothly we have only to present ourselves at a certain important social function.
CIGARETTESnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
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dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
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elusiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading Thanks to Mr. Belford's elusive visitor, these now ran smoothly.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading In order to learn how smoothly we have only to present ourselves at a certain important social function.
brought together in one place
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coins made of gold
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gushedverbUS /ɡʌʃt/
past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading "These military weddings are so romantic," gushed Mrs. Rohscheimer.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
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Haredale
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From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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how
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From this reading In order to learn how smoothly we have only to present ourselves at a certain important social function.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
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of great significance or value
From this reading In order to learn how smoothly we have only to present ourselves at a certain important social function.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
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gain knowledge or skills
From this reading In order to learn how smoothly we have only to present ourselves at a certain important social function.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading "These military weddings are so romantic," gushed Mrs. Rohscheimer.
monogramnounUS /ˈmɑːnəɡræm/
a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
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moppingnounUS /ˈmɑːpɪŋ/
cleaning with a mop
From this reading "And so beastly stuffy," added her husband, mopping his damp brow with a silk handkerchief bearing, in gold thread, the monogram "J. R."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Thanks to Mr. Belford's elusive visitor, these now ran smoothly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "These military weddings are so romantic," gushed Mrs. Rohscheimer.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Thanks to Mr. Belford's elusive visitor, these now ran smoothly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
and nothing more
From this reading In order to learn how smoothly we have only to present ourselves at a certain important social function.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to learn how smoothly we have only to present ourselves at a certain important social function.
belonging to the speaker and others
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used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading In order to learn how smoothly we have only to present ourselves at a certain important social function.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In order to learn how smoothly we have only to present ourselves at a certain important social function.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
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inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Thanks to Mr. Belford's elusive visitor, these now ran smoothly.
Richard
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Rohscheimer
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From this reading "These military weddings are so romantic," gushed Mrs. Rohscheimer.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading "These military weddings are so romantic," gushed Mrs. Rohscheimer.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading "And so beastly stuffy," added her husband, mopping his damp brow with a silk handkerchief bearing, in gold thread, the monogram "J. R."
term of address for a man
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Thanks to Mr. Belford's elusive visitor, these now ran smoothly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading In order to learn how smoothly we have only to present ourselves at a certain important social function.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
stuffyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌfi/
lacking fresh air
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an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to Mr. Belford's elusive visitor, these now ran smoothly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Thanks to Mr. Belford's elusive visitor, these now ran smoothly.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thanks to Mr. Belford's elusive visitor, these now ran smoothly.
someone who visits
From this reading Thanks to Mr. Belford's elusive visitor, these now ran smoothly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
weddingsnounUS /ˈwedɪŋz/
plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading "These military weddings are so romantic," gushed Mrs. Rohscheimer.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
in the company of; together with
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of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading YELLOW CIGARETTES In our pursuit of the fantastic being, about whom so many mysteries gathered, we have somewhat neglected the affairs of Sir Richard Haredale.
