used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
AldermannounUS /ˈɔːldərmən/
a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
Alderman's
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From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
in addition
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
from appearances alone
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
BannisternounUS /ˈbænəstər/
English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
BriberynounUS /ˈbraɪbəri/
the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
a female human offspring
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
Delane
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From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
DelilahnounUS /dəˈlaɪlə/
(Old Testament) the Philistine mistress of Samson who betrayed him by cutting off his hair and so deprived him of his strength
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
Denborough
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From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
detractverbUS /dɪˈtrækt/
take away a part from; diminish
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
command with authority
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
only a very short time before
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
be the source of pain
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
IntimidationnounUS /ˌɪntɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/
the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
intrenched
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From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
Johnstone
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From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
Johnstone's
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From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
immediately past
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
a form of address for a man
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
nappingadjectiveUS /ˈnæpɪŋ/
not prepared or vigilant
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
not any; not one
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
odenounUS /oʊd/
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
in the near future
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
sandwich-men
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From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Intimidation had failed; the Alderman intrenched himself behind his lease; and Colonel Smith's open triumph was hardly needed to show the Squire that in this matter he had been caught napping.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
unanimitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/
everyone being of one mind
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Bribery of a direct and pecuniary sort was apparently also of no avail, and the Squire was driven to play his last card at the cost of great violence to his own feelings.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
accept gladly
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
at the time that
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Finally, his wife and his daughter were so strongly of opinion that something must be done that he had no alternative but to try to do something.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading =Delilah Johnstone.= When it became known to Mr. Delane that the ode of welcome would be forthcoming,--a fact which, without being definitely announced, presently made its way into general knowledge,--he felt that he owed Dale Bannister a good turn.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man was obviously annoyed and hurt at the aspect of Alderman Johnstone's window, and the Squire could not, moreover, conceal from himself that the parade of the Alderman's sandwich-men on the day of the royal visit would detract from the unanimity of loyalty and contentment with Queen and Constitution which he felt Denborough ought to display.
