used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was not at all sorry that Nesta had been to see him--far from it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was not at all sorry that Nesta had been to see him--far from it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was not at all sorry that Nesta had been to see him--far from it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
make calm or still
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
CAT'SPAW
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From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading In his desperate opinion, his own position was much stronger when she left him than it was when he opened his office door to her.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In his desperate opinion, his own position was much stronger when she left him than it was when he opened his office door to her.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was not at all sorry that Nesta had been to see him--far from it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was not at all sorry that Nesta had been to see him--far from it.
the act of departing
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He regretted nothing that he had said to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In his desperate opinion, his own position was much stronger when she left him than it was when he opened his office door to her.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
Mallathorpe
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From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
Nesta
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From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
not any; not one
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not at all sorry that Nesta had been to see him--far from it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He regretted nothing that he had said to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In his desperate opinion, his own position was much stronger when she left him than it was when he opened his office door to her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading In his desperate opinion, his own position was much stronger when she left him than it was when he opened his office door to her.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In his desperate opinion, his own position was much stronger when she left him than it was when he opened his office door to her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In his desperate opinion, his own position was much stronger when she left him than it was when he opened his office door to her.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In his desperate opinion, his own position was much stronger when she left him than it was when he opened his office door to her.
Pratt
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From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He regretted nothing that he had said to her.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He regretted nothing that he had said to her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was not at all sorry that Nesta had been to see him--far from it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his desperate opinion, his own position was much stronger when she left him than it was when he opened his office door to her.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He was not at all sorry that Nesta had been to see him--far from it.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In his desperate opinion, his own position was much stronger when she left him than it was when he opened his office door to her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In his desperate opinion, his own position was much stronger when she left him than it was when he opened his office door to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
(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 He was by no means dissatisfied, it seemed to him that everything was going very well for his purposes.
at the time that
From this reading In his desperate opinion, his own position was much stronger when she left him than it was when he opened his office door to her.
whereon
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From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CAT'SPAW On the evening of the day whereon Nesta Mallathorpe had paid him the visit which had resulted in so much plain speech on both sides, Pratt employed his leisure in a calm review of the situation.
