used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
Algernon
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From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
Ancram
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From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading It gives a cold shock to the glow of anticipation.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading Dr. Bodkin, Algernon knew, did not approve it; neither did Minnie, although she had never said so in words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
BodkinnounUS /ˈbɑːdkɪn/
a dagger with a slender blade
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It gives a cold shock to the glow of anticipation.
colouringnounUS /ˈkʌlərrɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
wanted intensely
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
disapprovedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/
past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
displeasingadjective
causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
Dr
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From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
to an extreme degree
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
Filthorpe's
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From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
your parents
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading It gives a cold shock to the glow of anticipation.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading It gives a cold shock to the glow of anticipation.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Bodkin, Algernon knew, did not approve it; neither did Minnie, although she had never said so in words.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
how
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From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Bodkin, Algernon knew, did not approve it; neither did Minnie, although she had never said so in words.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dr. Bodkin, Algernon knew, did not approve it; neither did Minnie, although she had never said so in words.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
Minnie
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From this reading Dr. Bodkin, Algernon knew, did not approve it; neither did Minnie, although she had never said so in words.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
a form of address for a man
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Dr. Bodkin, Algernon knew, did not approve it; neither did Minnie, although she had never said so in words.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Dr. Bodkin, Algernon knew, did not approve it; neither did Minnie, although she had never said so in words.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It gives a cold shock to the glow of anticipation.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
by chance
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
the possibility of future success
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dr. Bodkin, Algernon knew, did not approve it; neither did Minnie, although she had never said so in words.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Bodkin, Algernon knew, did not approve it; neither did Minnie, although she had never said so in words.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It gives a cold shock to the glow of anticipation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dr. Bodkin, Algernon knew, did not approve it; neither did Minnie, although she had never said so in words.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
believed likely
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
sympathiseverb
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
a special situation
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
unjustlyadverbUS /ənˈdʒʌstli/
in an unjust manner
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
precisely as stated
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
which person or people
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Algernon did not perhaps care to sympathise very keenly with other folks' pleasure, but he certainly desired that they should be pleased with what pleased him, which is not quite the same thing.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Dr. Bodkin, Algernon knew, did not approve it; neither did Minnie, although she had never said so in words.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading His mother informed him--perhaps with a dash of the Ancram colouring; although we have seen how unjustly the worthy lady was suspected of falsehood by Dr. Bodkin on a late occasion--that Mr. Diamond disapproved of his refusing Mr. Filthorpe's offer, and of his resolve to go to London.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is exceedingly disagreeable to find that a scheme you have set your head on, or a prospect which smiles before you, is displeasing to the persons who surround you.
