used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Case for M.C.C.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Needless to say, Grace herself arranged the details.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading A Case for M.C.C.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A Case for M.C.C.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
cricketers
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From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
true confidential information
From this reading Needless to say, Grace herself arranged the details.
Dimmy
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From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
let fall to the ground
From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
being one more than ten
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Case for M.C.C.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Needless to say, Grace herself arranged the details.
I'll
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From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
intimidatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/
discouraging through fear
From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
lookers-on
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From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading A Case for M.C.C.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
NeedlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Needless to say, Grace herself arranged the details.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
express in words
From this reading Needless to say, Grace herself arranged the details.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
carry out
From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Needless to say, Grace herself arranged the details.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
Toddles
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From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
which person or people
From this reading The seven cricketers who were not playing on this occasion, instead of being allowed to act the part of mere lookers-on, received orders to field for both sides.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONTRARY to expectation, breakfast was dispatched in sufficiently reasonable time to permit my match with Grace to start about eleven.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And, Toddles,” said Grace, in an intimidating tone, “if you drop Dimmy and then take me, I’ll never forgive you.”
