used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And besides there is no need, for, if I mistake not, Mr. Berkeley can keep a secret as well as any man."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And besides there is no need, for, if I mistake not, Mr. Berkeley can keep a secret as well as any man."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And besides there is no need, for, if I mistake not, Mr. Berkeley can keep a secret as well as any man."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading And besides there is no need, for, if I mistake not, Mr. Berkeley can keep a secret as well as any man."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He spoke very politely, but with a keen eye on me to notice whether I should show any confusion or change colour.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And besides there is no need, for, if I mistake not, Mr. Berkeley can keep a secret as well as any man."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He spoke very politely, but with a keen eye on me to notice whether I should show any confusion or change colour.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading He spoke very politely, but with a keen eye on me to notice whether I should show any confusion or change colour.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading He spoke very politely, but with a keen eye on me to notice whether I should show any confusion or change colour.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
Cullen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cullen Mayle spoke frankly of his journey to the Sierra Leone River.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
the organ of sight
From this reading He spoke very politely, but with a keen eye on me to notice whether I should show any confusion or change colour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Cullen Mayle spoke frankly of his journey to the Sierra Leone River.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cullen Mayle spoke frankly of his journey to the Sierra Leone River.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And besides there is no need, for, if I mistake not, Mr. Berkeley can keep a secret as well as any man."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Cullen Mayle spoke frankly of his journey to the Sierra Leone River.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He spoke very politely, but with a keen eye on me to notice whether I should show any confusion or change colour.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And besides there is no need, for, if I mistake not, Mr. Berkeley can keep a secret as well as any man."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
LeonenounUS /liˈoʊn/
the basic unit of money in Sierra Leone; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Cullen Mayle spoke frankly of his journey to the Sierra Leone River.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And besides there is no need, for, if I mistake not, Mr. Berkeley can keep a secret as well as any man."
Mayle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cullen Mayle spoke frankly of his journey to the Sierra Leone River.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading And besides there is no need, for, if I mistake not, Mr. Berkeley can keep a secret as well as any man."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
not any; not one
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He spoke very politely, but with a keen eye on me to notice whether I should show any confusion or change colour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He spoke very politely, but with a keen eye on me to notice whether I should show any confusion or change colour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He spoke very politely, but with a keen eye on me to notice whether I should show any confusion or change colour.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
PERPLEXITIES
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From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading He spoke very politely, but with a keen eye on me to notice whether I should show any confusion or change colour.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Cullen Mayle spoke frankly of his journey to the Sierra Leone River.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading And besides there is no need, for, if I mistake not, Mr. Berkeley can keep a secret as well as any man."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He spoke very politely, but with a keen eye on me to notice whether I should show any confusion or change colour.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He spoke very politely, but with a keen eye on me to notice whether I should show any confusion or change colour.
SierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading Cullen Mayle spoke frankly of his journey to the Sierra Leone River.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Cullen Mayle spoke frankly of his journey to the Sierra Leone River.
express in words
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY PERPLEXITIES ARE EXPLAINED There is no need for me to tell at any length the conversation that passed between the three of us that night.
precisely as stated
From this reading He spoke very politely, but with a keen eye on me to notice whether I should show any confusion or change colour.
(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 And besides there is no need, for, if I mistake not, Mr. Berkeley can keep a secret as well as any man."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He spoke very politely, but with a keen eye on me to notice whether I should show any confusion or change colour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Mr. Berkeley," he said, "already knows so much, that I doubt it would not be of any avail to practise mysteries with him.
