plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "The Doctor-in-Law and myself have just been saying that we are sure to have an enjoyable visit here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading "I hope your Majesty slept well," I remarked to the Wallypug as I approached them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The Doctor-in-Law and myself have just been saying that we are sure to have an enjoyable visit here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I hope your Majesty slept well," I remarked to the Wallypug as I approached them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
DAY'SnounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
Doctor-in-Law
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading "The Doctor-in-Law and myself have just been saying that we are sure to have an enjoyable visit here.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
set up or found
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
the act of departing
From this reading We have been greatly interested in the man-machines going past.
highest in quality
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading We have been greatly interested in the man-machines going past.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The Doctor-in-Law and myself have just been saying that we are sure to have an enjoyable visit here.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Very well indeed, thank you," he replied smilingly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "The Doctor-in-Law and myself have just been saying that we are sure to have an enjoyable visit here.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope your Majesty slept well," I remarked to the Wallypug as I approached them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have been greatly interested in the man-machines going past.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Very well indeed, thank you," he replied smilingly.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading We have been greatly interested in the man-machines going past.
and nothing more
From this reading "The Doctor-in-Law and myself have just been saying that we are sure to have an enjoyable visit here.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "I hope your Majesty slept well," I remarked to the Wallypug as I approached them.
man-machines
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From this reading We have been greatly interested in the man-machines going past.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "The Doctor-in-Law and myself have just been saying that we are sure to have an enjoyable visit here.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading We have been greatly interested in the man-machines going past.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I hope your Majesty slept well," I remarked to the Wallypug as I approached them.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Very well indeed, thank you," he replied smilingly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "The Doctor-in-Law and myself have just been saying that we are sure to have an enjoyable visit here.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading "I hope your Majesty slept well," I remarked to the Wallypug as I approached them.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading "Very well indeed, thank you," he replied smilingly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "The Doctor-in-Law and myself have just been saying that we are sure to have an enjoyable visit here.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Very well indeed, thank you," he replied smilingly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I hope your Majesty slept well," I remarked to the Wallypug as I approached them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I hope your Majesty slept well," I remarked to the Wallypug as I approached them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well indeed, thank you," he replied smilingly.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "The Doctor-in-Law and myself have just been saying that we are sure to have an enjoyable visit here.
Wallypug
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From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The Doctor-in-Law and myself have just been saying that we are sure to have an enjoyable visit here.
(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 "I hope your Majesty slept well," I remarked to the Wallypug as I approached them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
at the time that
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE NEXT DAY'S ADVENTURES When I entered the breakfast room the next morning I found that the Wallypug and the Doctor-in-Law had been up for some time, and were both gazing out of the window with the greatest of interest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Very well indeed, thank you," he replied smilingly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope your Majesty slept well," I remarked to the Wallypug as I approached them.
