used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Why did he come back?”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It surely was my profit had I known It would have been my pleasure had I seen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Why did he come back?”
carefully weighed
From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
debonnair
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From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Why did he come back?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
Durnovo
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From this reading “Why did Mr. Durnovo come back?” she repeated; for Jack did not seem to have heard the question.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Why did Mr. Durnovo come back?” she repeated; for Jack did not seem to have heard the question.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It surely was my profit had I known It would have been my pleasure had I seen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It surely was my profit had I known It would have been my pleasure had I seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why did he come back?”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “Why did Mr. Durnovo come back?” she repeated; for Jack did not seem to have heard the question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It surely was my profit had I known It would have been my pleasure had I seen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It surely was my profit had I known It would have been my pleasure had I seen.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Why did Mr. Durnovo come back?” she repeated; for Jack did not seem to have heard the question.
Jocelyn
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From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It surely was my profit had I known It would have been my pleasure had I seen.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Why did Mr. Durnovo come back?” she repeated; for Jack did not seem to have heard the question.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It surely was my profit had I known It would have been my pleasure had I seen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Why did Mr. Durnovo come back?” she repeated; for Jack did not seem to have heard the question.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It surely was my profit had I known It would have been my pleasure had I seen.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading It surely was my profit had I known It would have been my pleasure had I seen.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Why did Mr. Durnovo come back?” she repeated; for Jack did not seem to have heard the question.
recurring again and again
From this reading “Why did Mr. Durnovo come back?” she repeated; for Jack did not seem to have heard the question.
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Why did Mr. Durnovo come back?” she repeated; for Jack did not seem to have heard the question.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It surely was my profit had I known It would have been my pleasure had I seen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why did Mr. Durnovo come back?” she repeated; for Jack did not seem to have heard the question.
be seated
From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It surely was my profit had I known It would have been my pleasure had I seen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Jocelyn had risen as if to intimate that, if he cared to do so, they would sit in the verandah.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It surely was my profit had I known It would have been my pleasure had I seen.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why did he come back?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was drawing forward a cane chair with the leisurely debonnair grace that was his, and, before replying, he considered for a moment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It surely was my profit had I known It would have been my pleasure had I seen.
