used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
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 He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Oh they've ideas!" he said when Nick asked him why.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
see with attention
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh they've ideas!" he said when Nick asked him why.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Oh they've ideas!" he said when Nick asked him why.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
Miriam
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From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
NashnounUS /næʃ/
United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh they've ideas!" he said when Nick asked him why.
and nothing more
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
on the contrary
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
Rooth
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From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh they've ideas!" he said when Nick asked him why.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
Sherringham
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From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
they've
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From this reading "Oh they've ideas!" he said when Nick asked him why.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
someone who visits
From this reading He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What ideas?
at the time that
From this reading "Oh they've ideas!" he said when Nick asked him why.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Oh they've ideas!" he said when Nick asked him why.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nick put a question about Peter's predicament and learned, rather to his disappointment, that it consisted only of the fact that he was in love with Miriam.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
wouldn't
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From this reading He appealed to his visitor to do better than this, and Nash then added the touch that Sherringham wouldn't be able to have her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He talked of his host's future, talked of Miriam Rooth and of Peter Sherringham, whom he had seen at that young woman's and whom he described as in a predicament delightful to behold.
