used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A regular pea-souper, by Jove,” said Lord Peter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Do you anticipate any difficulty about the warrant?” inquired Lord Peter.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
anew
From this reading Parker grunted again.
(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 “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Parker grunted, and struggled irritably into an overcoat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Parker grunted, and struggled irritably into an overcoat.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “Do you anticipate any difficulty about the warrant?” inquired Lord Peter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Do you anticipate any difficulty about the warrant?” inquired Lord Peter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “A regular pea-souper, by Jove,” said Lord Peter.
collaborationnounUS /kəˌlæbərˈeɪʃən/
act of working jointly
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
without stop or interruption
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading “Do you anticipate any difficulty about the warrant?” inquired Lord Peter.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you anticipate any difficulty about the warrant?” inquired Lord Peter.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
highest in quality
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading Parker grunted, and struggled irritably into an overcoat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Do you anticipate any difficulty about the warrant?” inquired Lord Peter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Parker grunted, and struggled irritably into an overcoat.
irritablyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading Parker grunted, and struggled irritably into an overcoat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading “A regular pea-souper, by Jove,” said Lord Peter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “A regular pea-souper, by Jove,” said Lord Peter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading Parker grunted, and struggled irritably into an overcoat.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Parker grunted, and struggled irritably into an overcoat.
pea-soupernoun
a heavy thick yellow fog
From this reading “A regular pea-souper, by Jove,” said Lord Peter.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “A regular pea-souper, by Jove,” said Lord Peter.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading “A regular pea-souper, by Jove,” said Lord Peter.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “A regular pea-souper, by Jove,” said Lord Peter.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
express in words
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Parker grunted, and struggled irritably into an overcoat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading “Do you anticipate any difficulty about the warrant?” inquired Lord Peter.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It affords me, if I may say so, the greatest satisfaction,” continued the noble lord, “that in a collaboration like ours all the uninteresting and disagreeable routine work is done by you.”
