used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, as he came into the lounge from the big oak staircase, he instantly realized that he had entered an unfriendly atmosphere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now, as he came into the lounge from the big oak staircase, he instantly realized that he had entered an unfriendly atmosphere.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now, as he came into the lounge from the big oak staircase, he instantly realized that he had entered an unfriendly atmosphere.
not accessible to view
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
cornicenoun
a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
dexterousadjective
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Now, as he came into the lounge from the big oak staircase, he instantly realized that he had entered an unfriendly atmosphere.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
flairnounUS /fler/
a natural talent
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
floodingnounUS /ˈflʌdɪŋ/
a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, as he came into the lounge from the big oak staircase, he instantly realized that he had entered an unfriendly atmosphere.
destroyed or killed
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
Greve
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From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now, as he came into the lounge from the big oak staircase, he instantly realized that he had entered an unfriendly atmosphere.
intuitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtuːətɪv/
spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Now, as he came into the lounge from the big oak staircase, he instantly realized that he had entered an unfriendly atmosphere.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
MANDERTON
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From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, as he came into the lounge from the big oak staircase, he instantly realized that he had entered an unfriendly atmosphere.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Now, as he came into the lounge from the big oak staircase, he instantly realized that he had entered an unfriendly atmosphere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
with speed
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Now, as he came into the lounge from the big oak staircase, he instantly realized that he had entered an unfriendly atmosphere.
redoubtableadjectiveUS /riˈdaʊtəbəl/
inspiring fear
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
sensingnounUS /ˈsensɪŋ/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Now, as he came into the lounge from the big oak staircase, he instantly realized that he had entered an unfriendly atmosphere.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, as he came into the lounge from the big oak staircase, he instantly realized that he had entered an unfriendly atmosphere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading He had the rare ability of correctly ‘sensing’ an atmosphere, an uncanny _flair_ for driving instantly at the heart of a situation, which rendered him in the courts a dexterous advocate and a redoubtable opponent.
unfriendlyadjectiveUS /ənˈfrendli/
not easy to understand or use
From this reading Now, as he came into the lounge from the big oak staircase, he instantly realized that he had entered an unfriendly atmosphere.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MANDERTON A quality which had gone far to lay the foundations of the name which Robin Greve was rapidly making at the bar was his strong intuitive sense.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The concealed lights which were set all round the cornice of the room were turned on, flooding the pleasantly snug room with soft reflected light.
