AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
COMPACTnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
Dagworthy
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From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
decanters
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From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
Dunfield
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From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading To-day he had received news which gave a fresh impulse to his rumination.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To-day he had received news which gave a fresh impulse to his rumination.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading To-day he had received news which gave a fresh impulse to his rumination.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
kindsnounUS /kaɪndz/
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading To-day he had received news which gave a fresh impulse to his rumination.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading To-day he had received news which gave a fresh impulse to his rumination.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
ruminationnounUS /ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading To-day he had received news which gave a fresh impulse to his rumination.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
To-day
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From this reading To-day he had received news which gave a fresh impulse to his rumination.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
unlightedadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
untastedadjective
still full
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For the last three months our friend had not lacked matter for thought; to do him justice, he had exercised his mind upon it pretty constantly.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading But the glass of wine which he had poured out, on turning to the fire half an hour ago, was still untasted, the cigar, of which he had cut the end, was still between his fingers, unlighted.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A COMPACT On the last day of the year, a Sunday, Dagworthy sat by his fireside, alone; luncheon had been removed, and decanters stood within his reach.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Dagworthy had never, since the years of early manhood, cared much for any of the various kinds of society open to him in Dunfield, and his failure to show himself at the houses of his acquaintance for weeks together occasioned no comment; but during these past three months he had held so persistently aloof that people had at length begun to ask for an explanation--at all events, when the end of the political turmoil gave them leisure to think of minor matters once more.
