used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
consider or hold as true
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rigby's astonishment was frank and undisguised.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you quite sure of that?" he asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you quite sure of that?" he asked.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Rigby's astonishment was frank and undisguised.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
Barmouth
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From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Rigby's astonishment was frank and undisguised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHICH MAN WAS IT?
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WHICH MAN WAS IT?
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
Rigby's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rigby's astonishment was frank and undisguised.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you quite sure of that?" he asked.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading Rigby's astonishment was frank and undisguised.
except if; if not
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
verifyverbUS /ˈverəfaɪ/
confirm the truth of
From this reading But he was not altogether prepared to accept Jack's statement unless he could verify it by something more than a mere expression of opinion.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHICH MAN WAS IT?
at the time that
From this reading It was quite evident that he had noticed nothing suspicious about the look or attitude of Lord Barmouth; indeed, he had been on the far side of the table when the master of the house had entered the room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH MAN WAS IT?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you quite sure of that?" he asked.
