used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sir James was dominated by what are called mixed feelings.
abnormallyadverbUS /æbˈnɔːrməli/
in an abnormal manner
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But the appearance of that library was maddening.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sir James was dominated by what are called mixed feelings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sir James was dominated by what are called mixed feelings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the appearance of that library was maddening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sir James was dominated by what are called mixed feelings.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sir James was dominated by what are called mixed feelings.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sir James was dominated by what are called mixed feelings.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading The letter that he read and re-read as he walked about his library enchanted him.
to an extreme degree
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sir James was dominated by what are called mixed feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sir James was dominated by what are called mixed feelings.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
good-temperedadjective
not easily irritated
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The letter that he read and re-read as he walked about his library enchanted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter that he read and re-read as he walked about his library enchanted him.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The letter that he read and re-read as he walked about his library enchanted him.
maddeningadjectiveUS /ˈmædənɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading But the appearance of that library was maddening.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sir James was dominated by what are called mixed feelings.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sir James was dominated by what are called mixed feelings.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
Price'snounUS /ˈpraɪsɪz/
possessive form of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
re-read
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From this reading The letter that he read and re-read as he walked about his library enchanted him.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The letter that he read and re-read as he walked about his library enchanted him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He was so abnormally good-tempered, and seemed so exceedingly elated about something, that it was probable he might suddenly, in Price's pathetic phrase, turn off nasty, or fly out.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The letter that he read and re-read as he walked about his library enchanted him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY Sir James was in one of those heroic moods that were peculiarly alarming to his valet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sir James was dominated by what are called mixed feelings.
