Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

(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 Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

away from the right path or direction

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

inflected form of “bandy” — toss or strike a ball back and forth

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was not long before his own name began to slip into the case by innuendo.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was not long before his own name began to slip into the case by innuendo.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It was not long before his own name began to slip into the case by innuendo.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

an indirect (and usually malicious) implication

From this reading It was not long before his own name began to slip into the case by innuendo.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was not long before his own name began to slip into the case by innuendo.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

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 It was not long before his own name began to slip into the case by innuendo.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

engage in

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

on one occasion

From this reading Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was not long before his own name began to slip into the case by innuendo.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

introduce

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

move stealthily

From this reading It was not long before his own name began to slip into the case by innuendo.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Her lawyer emphasized the heartbreak it was to her to learn that her adored husband had been led astray by her trusted friend.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Once the battle was joined, a fierce desire for haste impelled all of these people.

(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 This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

which person or people

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading This did not make pleasant reading for the jealous Strathdene, and he wished himself jolly well out of the whole affair.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Kedzie dreaded every hour's delay as a new risk of losing Strathdene, who was showing an increasing rage at having the name of his wife-to-be bandied about in the press, with her portraits in formal pose or snapped by batteries of reporters.