used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The first and second meals were of the high quality associated with English country houses of a superior class; the third was a spread for epicures.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One feast had been shortened by the ill-concealed hatred of each brother for the other.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading One feast had been shortened by the ill-concealed hatred of each brother for the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One feast had been shortened by the ill-concealed hatred of each brother for the other.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
put or send forth
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The first and second meals were of the high quality associated with English country houses of a superior class; the third was a spread for epicures.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The first and second meals were of the high quality associated with English country houses of a superior class; the third was a spread for epicures.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
dementedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmentɪd/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
DINEDverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading One feast had been shortened by the ill-concealed hatred of each brother for the other.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The first and second meals were of the high quality associated with English country houses of a superior class; the third was a spread for epicures.
epicuresnounUS /ˈepɪkjʊrz/
plural of “epicure” — a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
From this reading The first and second meals were of the high quality associated with English country houses of a superior class; the third was a spread for epicures.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading One feast had been shortened by the ill-concealed hatred of each brother for the other.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first and second meals were of the high quality associated with English country houses of a superior class; the third was a spread for epicures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
set up or found
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One feast had been shortened by the ill-concealed hatred of each brother for the other.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading One feast had been shortened by the ill-concealed hatred of each brother for the other.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The first and second meals were of the high quality associated with English country houses of a superior class; the third was a spread for epicures.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The first and second meals were of the high quality associated with English country houses of a superior class; the third was a spread for epicures.
ill-concealed
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From this reading One feast had been shortened by the ill-concealed hatred of each brother for the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
light-heartedlyadverb
in a light-hearted manner
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
man-hunters
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From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The first and second meals were of the high quality associated with English country houses of a superior class; the third was a spread for epicures.
mutteringsnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋz/
plural of “muttering” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One feast had been shortened by the ill-concealed hatred of each brother for the other.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One feast had been shortened by the ill-concealed hatred of each brother for the other.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The first and second meals were of the high quality associated with English country houses of a superior class; the third was a spread for epicures.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
Identical; not different.
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
shortenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtənd/
cut short
From this reading One feast had been shortened by the ill-concealed hatred of each brother for the other.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The first and second meals were of the high quality associated with English country houses of a superior class; the third was a spread for epicures.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The first and second meals were of the high quality associated with English country houses of a superior class; the third was a spread for epicures.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading At the second, brooding care found unwonted lodging in the charming personality of Sylvia Manning--care, almost foreboding, heightened by the demented mutterings of her "aunt."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first and second meals were of the high quality associated with English country houses of a superior class; the third was a spread for epicures.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
WINEDverbUS /waɪnd/
past form of “wine” — drink wine
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At the third, with the detectives, sat responsibility; but light-heartedly withal, since these seasoned man-hunters could cast off their day's work like a garment.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading WHEREIN SCOTLAND YARD IS DINED AND WINED Three dinners for two were in progress in The Towers at one and the same hour.
