used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
Billington
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From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
a youthful male person
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
Francis
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From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
Giles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
HenceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
not accessible to view
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
LeydennounUS /ˈlaɪdən/
a city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
something that is lost
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
MayflowernounUS /ˈmeɪflaʊər/
the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1620
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
not any; not one
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
and nothing more
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
(of games) engaged in
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
Seedtimenoun
any time of new development
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
have in common
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
a male human offspring
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
the season of growth
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
not in physical motion
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
carry out
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seedtime of the First Spring Giles Hopkins and John and Francis Billington slept in the new house, now nearly finished, on Leyden Street.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I am glad to get my papers, boy, and glad that you have shown that you had no share in their loss, but only in their return.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Therefore it happened that Stephen Hopkins did not see his son until the morning after the recovery of the papers.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
at the time that
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Henceforth be somewhat less insolent when appearances are against you; still better take care that appearances, facts as well, are in your favour."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Well, Giles," said his father, with a smile that Giles took to be mocking, but in which the father's hidden gratification really strove to escape, "so you played a man's part with the _Mayflower_ captain, at the same time proving yourself?
