used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Cyril was fond of the old man, who had been his father's servant and had known him almost from his infancy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cyril was fond of the old man, who had been his father's servant and had known him almost from his infancy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
austerelyadverbUS /ˌɔːˈstɪrli/
in an austere fashion
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what should he say to him?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading He felt that he owed him some explanation, particularly as he had without consulting him made use of his name.
CrichtonnounUS /ˈkrɪtʃtən/
Scottish man of letters and adventurer (1560-1582)
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading Cyril was fond of the old man, who had been his father's servant and had known him almost from his infancy.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
disapprovingadjectiveUS /dɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ/
expressing or manifesting disapproval
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He felt that he owed him some explanation, particularly as he had without consulting him made use of his name.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Cyril was fond of the old man, who had been his father's servant and had known him almost from his infancy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that he owed him some explanation, particularly as he had without consulting him made use of his name.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Cyril was fond of the old man, who had been his father's servant and had known him almost from his infancy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
a single distinct event
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading Cyril was fond of the old man, who had been his father's servant and had known him almost from his infancy.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Cyril was fond of the old man, who had been his father's servant and had known him almost from his infancy.
LIARnounUS /ˈlaɪər/
a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He felt that he owed him some explanation, particularly as he had without consulting him made use of his name.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Cyril was fond of the old man, who had been his father's servant and had known him almost from his infancy.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He felt that he owed him some explanation, particularly as he had without consulting him made use of his name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Cyril was fond of the old man, who had been his father's servant and had known him almost from his infancy.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading He felt that he owed him some explanation, particularly as he had without consulting him made use of his name.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He felt that he owed him some explanation, particularly as he had without consulting him made use of his name.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
express in words
From this reading But what should he say to him?
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Cyril was fond of the old man, who had been his father's servant and had known him almost from his infancy.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But what should he say to him?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He felt that he owed him some explanation, particularly as he had without consulting him made use of his name.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
subtlyadverbUS /ˈsʌtəli/
in a subtle manner
From this reading Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that he owed him some explanation, particularly as he had without consulting him made use of his name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
TRIBULATIONSnounUS /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “tribulation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
the act of using
From this reading He felt that he owed him some explanation, particularly as he had without consulting him made use of his name.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
(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 Peter had evidently been deeply shocked by the incident at the railway station, for the blunt profile, so persistently presented to him, was austerely remote as well as subtly disapproving.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what should he say to him?
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF A LIAR While Crichton was dressing he glanced from time to time at his valet.
which person or people
From this reading Cyril was fond of the old man, who had been his father's servant and had known him almost from his infancy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He felt that he owed him some explanation, particularly as he had without consulting him made use of his name.
