used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
ambiguousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪɡjuːəs/
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
From this reading It’s an extraordinary thing, you know, the way we use ambiguous expressions, and expect the other man to interpret them in the right sense.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It’s an extraordinary thing, you know, the way we use ambiguous expressions, and expect the other man to interpret them in the right sense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It’s an extraordinary thing, you know, the way we use ambiguous expressions, and expect the other man to interpret them in the right sense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
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CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading “I said, Davenant’s confessed.
Davenant
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From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
Davenant's
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From this reading “I said, Davenant’s confessed.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
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regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It’s an extraordinary thing, you know, the way we use ambiguous expressions, and expect the other man to interpret them in the right sense.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It’s an extraordinary thing, you know, the way we use ambiguous expressions, and expect the other man to interpret them in the right sense.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It’s an extraordinary thing, you know, the way we use ambiguous expressions, and expect the other man to interpret them in the right sense.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
the act of retaining something
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I said, Davenant’s confessed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading It’s an extraordinary thing, you know, the way we use ambiguous expressions, and expect the other man to interpret them in the right sense.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
It's
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It’s an extraordinary thing, you know, the way we use ambiguous expressions, and expect the other man to interpret them in the right sense.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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Marryatt
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
Mordaunt
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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PledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
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ReevesnounUS /riːvz/
plural of “reeve” — female ruff
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precisely, exactly
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
move hurridly
From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What was that you said?”
express in words
From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It’s an extraordinary thing, you know, the way we use ambiguous expressions, and expect the other man to interpret them in the right sense.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
not in physical motion
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What was that you said?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It’s an extraordinary thing, you know, the way we use ambiguous expressions, and expect the other man to interpret them in the right sense.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
a special situation
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It’s an extraordinary thing, you know, the way we use ambiguous expressions, and expect the other man to interpret them in the right sense.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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the act of using
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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how something is done or how it happens
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the speaker together with one or more other people
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Davenant, now, is a Catholic, and therefore it’s absurd for me to say ‘Davenant’s confessed’ as if I were to rush into the room and say ‘Davenant’s shaved.’
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What was that you said?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What was that you said?”
