used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
(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 He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His wife, tall and queenly, sat opposite him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
attributableadjectiveUS /əˈtrɪbjətəbəl/
capable of being attributed
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
betokened
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From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Two daughters and a son completed the family group.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Two daughters and a son completed the family group.
deferentialadjectiveUS /ˌdefərˈentʃəl/
showing deference
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
a social unit living together
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Two daughters and a son completed the family group.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
Hildreth
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From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His wife, tall and queenly, sat opposite him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
Marlborough
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From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading His wife, tall and queenly, sat opposite him.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
queenlyadjective
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen
From this reading His wife, tall and queenly, sat opposite him.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
a male human offspring
From this reading Two daughters and a son completed the family group.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
statelinessnoun
an elaborate manner of doing something
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading His wife, tall and queenly, sat opposite him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two daughters and a son completed the family group.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Louis Hildreth had his father's dark blue eyes and regular features, but there were weak lines about the mouth which betokened a lack of purpose, and the expression of his face was marred by a cynical smile which was fast becoming habitual with him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was a handsome man, with a stateliness of manner attributable in part to the deferential homage which Marlborough paid to his opinion in all matters of importance.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife, tall and queenly, sat opposite him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Judge Hildreth sat with his family at dinner in the spacious dining-room of one of the finest houses in Marlborough.
