used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What he needs at the moment is some soup and a few biscuits.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Margaret was too shocked, the lovers too amazed, to speak coherently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What he needs at the moment is some soup and a few biscuits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What he needs at the moment is some soup and a few biscuits.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
biscuitsnounUS /ˈbɪskəts/
plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading "What he needs at the moment is some soup and a few biscuits.
Brett
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From this reading THE COUSINS Brett was the only person present who kept his senses.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
CapellanounUS /kəˈpelə/
the brightest star in Auriga
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
coherentlyadverbUS /koʊˈhiːrəntli/
in a coherent manner
From this reading Margaret was too shocked, the lovers too amazed, to speak coherently.
COUSINSnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE COUSINS Brett was the only person present who kept his senses.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "What he needs at the moment is some soup and a few biscuits.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What he needs at the moment is some soup and a few biscuits.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE COUSINS Brett was the only person present who kept his senses.
Hume-Frazer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What he needs at the moment is some soup and a few biscuits.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE COUSINS Brett was the only person present who kept his senses.
Layton
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From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Margaret was too shocked, the lovers too amazed, to speak coherently.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret was too shocked, the lovers too amazed, to speak coherently.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
a particular point in time
From this reading "What he needs at the moment is some soup and a few biscuits.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "What he needs at the moment is some soup and a few biscuits.
nonchalancenounUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
and nothing more
From this reading THE COUSINS Brett was the only person present who kept his senses.
a human being
From this reading THE COUSINS Brett was the only person present who kept his senses.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE COUSINS Brett was the only person present who kept his senses.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading THE COUSINS Brett was the only person present who kept his senses.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Margaret was too shocked, the lovers too amazed, to speak coherently.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "What he needs at the moment is some soup and a few biscuits.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading "What he needs at the moment is some soup and a few biscuits.
express in speech
From this reading Margaret was too shocked, the lovers too amazed, to speak coherently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUSINS Brett was the only person present who kept his senses.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Margaret was too shocked, the lovers too amazed, to speak coherently.
to-morrow's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Margaret was too shocked, the lovers too amazed, to speak coherently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COUSINS Brett was the only person present who kept his senses.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What he needs at the moment is some soup and a few biscuits.
which person or people
From this reading THE COUSINS Brett was the only person present who kept his senses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mr. Hume-Frazer has allowed himself to become run down," said the barrister, with the nonchalance of one who discussed the prospects of to-morrow's weather.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You, Mrs. Capella, might procure these without bringing the servants here, especially if Miss Layton were to help you."
