used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
conventionalitynoun
conformity with conventional thought and behavior
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
placed crosswise
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
the act of departing
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
Evan
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From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
divisible by two
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
forbearancenounUS /fɔːrˈberəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You would soon tire of this place in the winter-time," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You would soon tire of this place in the winter-time," he said.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
staying power
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You would soon tire of this place in the winter-time," he said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
one's
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From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "You would soon tire of this place in the winter-time," he said.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
compacted by ironing
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
reconstructedadjectiveUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪd/
adapted to social or economic change
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
residenters
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From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You would soon tire of this place in the winter-time," he said.
express in words
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
in the near future
From this reading "You would soon tire of this place in the winter-time," he said.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You would soon tire of this place in the winter-time," he said.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading "You would soon tire of this place in the winter-time," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading "And even looking at it from the other point of view, I believe that summer visitors should not prolong their stay above a few months.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
winter-time
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From this reading "You would soon tire of this place in the winter-time," he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The minister and Evan Sinclair came to say good-bye; the minister has accepted our approaching departure with his usual philosophy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The minister crossed his legs, and, without being pressed to continue the subject, he went on: "There is a certain conventionality, not to say forbearance, admitted and allowed between friends with whom one's acquaintance is to be short; but there is a basis stronger than that upon which any lengthy friendship must be made."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "You would soon tire of this place in the winter-time," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You would soon tire of this place in the winter-time," he said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I admit that we have enjoyed your sojourn amongst us; but were you and your sister to become residenters in the place, our intercourse would have to be reconstructed from the foundation."
