used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fuji was a Japanese pug, and rather correct, so Gissing was ashamed to do what he wanted to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fuji was a Japanese pug, and rather correct, so Gissing was ashamed to do what he wanted to.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Fuji was a Japanese pug, and rather correct, so Gissing was ashamed to do what he wanted to.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He pretended he had come out to see that the icebox pan had been emptied properly.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He pretended he had come out to see that the icebox pan had been emptied properly.
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
make right or correct
From this reading Fuji was a Japanese pug, and rather correct, so Gissing was ashamed to do what he wanted to.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Fuji was a Japanese pug, and rather correct, so Gissing was ashamed to do what he wanted to.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
drain-pipe
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From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading He pretended he had come out to see that the icebox pan had been emptied properly.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
FujinounUS /ˈfuːdʒi/
shrubby Japanese cherry tree having pale pink blossoms
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
Gissing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fuji was a Japanese pug, and rather correct, so Gissing was ashamed to do what he wanted to.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He pretended he had come out to see that the icebox pan had been emptied properly.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
iceboxnounUS /ˈaɪsbɑːks/
white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures
From this reading He pretended he had come out to see that the icebox pan had been emptied properly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Fuji was a Japanese pug, and rather correct, so Gissing was ashamed to do what he wanted to.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
not any; not one
From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading He pretended he had come out to see that the icebox pan had been emptied properly.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
plumbernounUS /ˈplʌmər/
a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances
From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He pretended he had come out to see that the icebox pan had been emptied properly.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading He pretended he had come out to see that the icebox pan had been emptied properly.
pugnounUS /pʌɡ/
small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle
From this reading Fuji was a Japanese pug, and rather correct, so Gissing was ashamed to do what he wanted to.
pukkaadjective
absolutely first class and genuine
From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
on the contrary
From this reading Fuji was a Japanese pug, and rather correct, so Gissing was ashamed to do what he wanted to.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He pretended he had come out to see that the icebox pan had been emptied properly.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fuji was a Japanese pug, and rather correct, so Gissing was ashamed to do what he wanted to.
carry out
From this reading “I must get the plumber to put in a pukka drain-pipe to take the place of the pan,” Gissing said to Fuji; but he knew that he had no intention of doing so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Fuji was a Japanese pug, and rather correct, so Gissing was ashamed to do what he wanted to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fuji was a Japanese pug, and rather correct, so Gissing was ashamed to do what he wanted to.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Several times he went out to the pantry intending to try the experiment, but every time Fuji happened to be around.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Fuji was a Japanese pug, and rather correct, so Gissing was ashamed to do what he wanted to.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He thought that if he could bury it deep enough in cold beef broth it would be comforting.
