used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
equally
From this reading The three men in the study were curiously alike at this moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The three men in the study were curiously alike at this moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The three men in the study were curiously alike at this moment.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading A grim resolution, something of horror, a great expectation looked out of their eyes.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A grim resolution, something of horror, a great expectation looked out of their eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A grim resolution, something of horror, a great expectation looked out of their eyes.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading A grim resolution, something of horror, a great expectation looked out of their eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
Harold
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From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
intense and profound fear
From this reading A grim resolution, something of horror, a great expectation looked out of their eyes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A grim resolution, something of horror, a great expectation looked out of their eyes.
Manichoe
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From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
come together
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
the force of workers available
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
Michael'snounUS /ˈmaɪkəlz/
possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
a particular point in time
From this reading The three men in the study were curiously alike at this moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A grim resolution, something of horror, a great expectation looked out of their eyes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading A grim resolution, something of horror, a great expectation looked out of their eyes.
Ripon
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From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
term of address for a man
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A grim resolution, something of horror, a great expectation looked out of their eyes.
Spence
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From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
make square
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A grim resolution, something of horror, a great expectation looked out of their eyes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The three men in the study were curiously alike at this moment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three men in the study were curiously alike at this moment.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PROGRESS Sir Michael Manichoe, Father Ripon, and Harold Spence were sitting in Sir Michael's own study in his London house in Berkeley Square.
at the time that
From this reading When a small company of men animated by one strenuous purpose meet together, the same expression may often be seen on the face of each one of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A small circular table with the remains of a simple meal showed that they had dined there, without formality, more of necessity than pleasure.
