used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Linker presented himself--the phrase is a most unpleasant one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He would prefer to say "Mr. Linker arrived" or "Mr. Linker came."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Or perhaps "Mr. Linker turned up," or "blew in."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He would prefer to say "Mr. Linker arrived" or "Mr. Linker came."
Colavon
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From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
correctnessnounUS /kərˈektnəs/
conformity to fact or truth
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
deprecatingadjectiveUS /ˈdeprəkeɪtɪŋ/
tending to diminish or disparage
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
give expression to
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Linker presented himself--the phrase is a most unpleasant one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Or perhaps "Mr. Linker turned up," or "blew in."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Linker presented himself--the phrase is a most unpleasant one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
Linker
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From this reading Mr. Linker presented himself--the phrase is a most unpleasant one.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Linker presented himself--the phrase is a most unpleasant one.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Linker presented himself--the phrase is a most unpleasant one.
not any; not one
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Linker presented himself--the phrase is a most unpleasant one.
and nothing more
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He would prefer to say "Mr. Linker arrived" or "Mr. Linker came."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
by chance
From this reading Or perhaps "Mr. Linker turned up," or "blew in."
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Mr. Linker presented himself--the phrase is a most unpleasant one.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
like better; value more highly
From this reading He would prefer to say "Mr. Linker arrived" or "Mr. Linker came."
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Linker presented himself--the phrase is a most unpleasant one.
express in words
From this reading He would prefer to say "Mr. Linker arrived" or "Mr. Linker came."
self-respectingadjectiveUS /ˌselfrɪˈspektɪŋ/
having or showing self-esteem
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
self-satisfiedadjective
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
smugnessnounUS /ˈsmʌɡnəs/
an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Linker presented himself--the phrase is a most unpleasant one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Or perhaps "Mr. Linker turned up," or "blew in."
unctuousadjectiveUS /ˈʌŋtʃwəs/
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Mr. Linker presented himself--the phrase is a most unpleasant one.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Or perhaps "Mr. Linker turned up," or "blew in."
the act of using
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unfortunately "presented himself" is the only way of describing the unctuous politeness, the self-satisfied smugness, the deprecating humility and the formal correctness with which Mr. Linker, at the Manor House door, asked for Lord Colavon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading No self-respecting writer would use it if he could find any other to express his meaning.
