used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
matters of personal concern
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
antipathynounUS /ænˈtɪpəθi/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
any thing at all
From this reading 'Do you know anything about the family Mr. Hamilton mentioned?'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When she had at last withdrawn, Uncle Max did not resume the subject.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He disregarded my hints, however, and began talking to me about my work.
BROOMSnounUS /bruːmz/
plural of “broom” — a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
colloquynounUS /ˈkɑːləkwi/
a conversation especially a formal one
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When she had at last withdrawn, Uncle Max did not resume the subject.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
disregardedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
not noticed inadvertently
From this reading He disregarded my hints, however, and began talking to me about my work.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Do you know anything about the family Mr. Hamilton mentioned?'
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
Drabble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
a social unit living together
From this reading 'Do you know anything about the family Mr. Hamilton mentioned?'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she had at last withdrawn, Uncle Max did not resume the subject.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He disregarded my hints, however, and began talking to me about my work.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading He disregarded my hints, however, and began talking to me about my work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He disregarded my hints, however, and began talking to me about my work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
and nothing more
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'Do you know anything about the family Mr. Hamilton mentioned?'
immediately past
From this reading When she had at last withdrawn, Uncle Max did not resume the subject.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading When she had at last withdrawn, Uncle Max did not resume the subject.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He disregarded my hints, however, and began talking to me about my work.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading 'Do you know anything about the family Mr. Hamilton mentioned?'
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When she had at last withdrawn, Uncle Max did not resume the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading When she had at last withdrawn, Uncle Max did not resume the subject.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she had at last withdrawn, Uncle Max did not resume the subject.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When she had at last withdrawn, Uncle Max did not resume the subject.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
SWEEPverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He disregarded my hints, however, and began talking to me about my work.
tea-things
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading When she had at last withdrawn, Uncle Max did not resume the subject.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was somewhat disappointed at this, and in spite of my strong antipathy to Mr. Hamilton I wanted to hear more about his sisters.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
at the time that
From this reading When she had at last withdrawn, Uncle Max did not resume the subject.
which person or people
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN We were interrupted just then by Mrs. Drabble, who came in for the tea-things, and, as usual, held a long colloquy with her master on sundry domestic affairs.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading When she had at last withdrawn, Uncle Max did not resume the subject.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He disregarded my hints, however, and began talking to me about my work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Do you know anything about the family Mr. Hamilton mentioned?'
