used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And he did feel annoyance, and a good deal of it, as he resumed his walk toward The Oaks.
anew
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Then again his cousin had shown himself miserably weak of moral purpose, and weaknesses were always unpleasant things for Robert Pagebrook to contemplate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he did feel annoyance, and a good deal of it, as he resumed his walk toward The Oaks.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had no sympathy with irresolution of any sort, and no patience with unstable moral knees.
any thing at all
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And he did feel annoyance, and a good deal of it, as he resumed his walk toward The Oaks.
on or to one side
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Then again his cousin had shown himself miserably weak of moral purpose, and weaknesses were always unpleasant things for Robert Pagebrook to contemplate.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading And he did feel annoyance, and a good deal of it, as he resumed his walk toward The Oaks.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And he did feel annoyance, and a good deal of it, as he resumed his walk toward The Oaks.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
Ewing
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From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
FoggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And he did feel annoyance, and a good deal of it, as he resumed his walk toward The Oaks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then again his cousin had shown himself miserably weak of moral purpose, and weaknesses were always unpleasant things for Robert Pagebrook to contemplate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
irresolutionnoun
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading He had no sympathy with irresolution of any sort, and no patience with unstable moral knees.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He had no sympathy with irresolution of any sort, and no patience with unstable moral knees.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
miserablyadverbUS /ˈmɪzərəbli/
in a miserable manner
From this reading Then again his cousin had shown himself miserably weak of moral purpose, and weaknesses were always unpleasant things for Robert Pagebrook to contemplate.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Then again his cousin had shown himself miserably weak of moral purpose, and weaknesses were always unpleasant things for Robert Pagebrook to contemplate.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no sympathy with irresolution of any sort, and no patience with unstable moral knees.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading And he did feel annoyance, and a good deal of it, as he resumed his walk toward The Oaks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
Pagebrook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading He had no sympathy with irresolution of any sort, and no patience with unstable moral knees.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Then again his cousin had shown himself miserably weak of moral purpose, and weaknesses were always unpleasant things for Robert Pagebrook to contemplate.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
RavesnounUS /reɪvz/
plural of “rave” — a dance party that lasts all night and electronically synthesized music is played
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading And he did feel annoyance, and a good deal of it, as he resumed his walk toward The Oaks.
RidesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then again his cousin had shown himself miserably weak of moral purpose, and weaknesses were always unpleasant things for Robert Pagebrook to contemplate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He had no sympathy with irresolution of any sort, and no patience with unstable moral knees.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He had no sympathy with irresolution of any sort, and no patience with unstable moral knees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then again his cousin had shown himself miserably weak of moral purpose, and weaknesses were always unpleasant things for Robert Pagebrook to contemplate.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then again his cousin had shown himself miserably weak of moral purpose, and weaknesses were always unpleasant things for Robert Pagebrook to contemplate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aside from his interest in his cousin, Robert disliked to be beaten at anything, and to find that the gambler had fairly beaten him in his fight for the salvation of Ewing was anything but agreeable to him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading And he did feel annoyance, and a good deal of it, as he resumed his walk toward The Oaks.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Then again his cousin had shown himself miserably weak of moral purpose, and weaknesses were always unpleasant things for Robert Pagebrook to contemplate.
unstableadjectiveUS /ənˈsteɪbəl/
lacking stability or fixity or firmness
From this reading He had no sympathy with irresolution of any sort, and no patience with unstable moral knees.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading And he did feel annoyance, and a good deal of it, as he resumed his walk toward The Oaks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Then again his cousin had shown himself miserably weak of moral purpose, and weaknesses were always unpleasant things for Robert Pagebrook to contemplate.
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading Then again his cousin had shown himself miserably weak of moral purpose, and weaknesses were always unpleasant things for Robert Pagebrook to contemplate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then again his cousin had shown himself miserably weak of moral purpose, and weaknesses were always unpleasant things for Robert Pagebrook to contemplate.
at the time that
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had no sympathy with irresolution of any sort, and no patience with unstable moral knees.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Rides._ In view of the circumstances detailed in the preceding chapter, it was quite natural that Robert Pagebrook should feel some annoyance when he learned from young Harrison that his cousin had again fallen into the hands of Foggy Raves.
