used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Parrett was neither more or less than an ill-bred, purse-proud little bully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
(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 HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Miss Parrett was neither more or less than an ill-bred, purse-proud little bully.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How _could_ Leila say they were “dear old things!”
dearly loved
From this reading How _could_ Leila say they were “dear old things!”
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
embellishmentnounUS /emˈbelɪʃmənt/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
flaggedverbUS /flæɡd/
inflected form of “flag” — communicate or signal with a flag
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
HOGBEN
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From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
How
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From this reading How _could_ Leila say they were “dear old things!”
ill-bredadjective
(of persons) lacking in refinement or grace
From this reading Miss Parrett was neither more or less than an ill-bred, purse-proud little bully.
immeasurablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmeʒəræbli/
to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
Leila
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From this reading How _could_ Leila say they were “dear old things!”
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Miss Parrett was neither more or less than an ill-bred, purse-proud little bully.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Parrett was neither more or less than an ill-bred, purse-proud little bully.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Miss Parrett was neither more or less than an ill-bred, purse-proud little bully.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
mullionedadjective
of windows; divided by vertical bars or piers usually of stone
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Miss Parrett was neither more or less than an ill-bred, purse-proud little bully.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading How _could_ Leila say they were “dear old things!”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Miss Parrett was neither more or less than an ill-bred, purse-proud little bully.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
Parrett
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From this reading Miss Parrett was neither more or less than an ill-bred, purse-proud little bully.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
purse-proudadjective
proud or arrogant because of your wealth (especially in the absence of other distinction)
From this reading Miss Parrett was neither more or less than an ill-bred, purse-proud little bully.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
refurnishing
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From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
express in words
From this reading How _could_ Leila say they were “dear old things!”
an instance of visual perception
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
stalkedadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
Susan
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From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Miss Parrett was neither more or less than an ill-bred, purse-proud little bully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading How _could_ Leila say they were “dear old things!”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
trippingadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Parrett was neither more or less than an ill-bred, purse-proud little bully.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How _could_ Leila say they were “dear old things!”
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On their way out he caught sight, through open doors, of other rooms with mullioned windows, and more vague efforts at refurnishing and embellishment.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
but in spite of that
From this reading HOGBEN AT HOME Miss Susan preceded Owen, and as he stalked along the great flagged passage, he noted her trim, light figure, quantity of well-dressed, grizzled hair, and brisk, tripping walk, and he made up his mind--although they had not as yet exchanged a word--that he liked her immeasurably the better of the sisters!
