used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Murbles, on the other hand, grew more and more depressed as the story was unfolded.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
Bellona
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From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
connoisseurnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr/
an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
CratenounUS /kreɪt/
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading Mr. Murbles, on the other hand, grew more and more depressed as the story was unfolded.
Detective-Inspector
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From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And what do you think of it?" inquired Wimsey.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
a state of high honor
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Mr. Murbles, on the other hand, grew more and more depressed as the story was unfolded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
halonounUS /ˈheɪloʊ/
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mr. Murbles, on the other hand, grew more and more depressed as the story was unfolded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
of the present time and place
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "And what do you think of it?" inquired Wimsey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And what do you think of it?" inquired Wimsey.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Murbles, on the other hand, grew more and more depressed as the story was unfolded.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Murbles, on the other hand, grew more and more depressed as the story was unfolded.
Murbles
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From this reading Mr. Murbles, on the other hand, grew more and more depressed as the story was unfolded.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Murbles, on the other hand, grew more and more depressed as the story was unfolded.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Murbles, on the other hand, grew more and more depressed as the story was unfolded.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
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 Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
samplingnounUS /ˈsæmplɪŋ/
(statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Mr. Murbles, on the other hand, grew more and more depressed as the story was unfolded.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And what do you think of it?" inquired Wimsey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading _Lord Peter Turns A Trick_ Detective-Inspector Parker came to dinner encircled in a comfortable little halo of glory.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading Mr. Murbles, on the other hand, grew more and more depressed as the story was unfolded.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
vintagenounUS /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
a season's yield of wine from a vineyard
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Murbles, on the other hand, grew more and more depressed as the story was unfolded.
(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 The Crate Mystery had turned out well and the Chief Commissioner had used expressions suggestive of promotion in the immediate future.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what do you think of it?" inquired Wimsey.
at the time that
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
Wimsey
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From this reading "And what do you think of it?" inquired Wimsey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Parker did justice to his meal and, when the party had adjourned to the library, gave his attention to Lord Peter's account of the Bellona affair with the cheerful appreciation of a connoisseur sampling a vintage port.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And what do you think of it?" inquired Wimsey.
