used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
the state of being absent
From this reading There was an absence of enthusiasm on any subject beneath the sun which, to minds of a certain order, is proper to sanctity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an absence of enthusiasm on any subject beneath the sun which, to minds of a certain order, is proper to sanctity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was an absence of enthusiasm on any subject beneath the sun which, to minds of a certain order, is proper to sanctity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The atmosphere was sacrosanct.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading There was an absence of enthusiasm on any subject beneath the sun which, to minds of a certain order, is proper to sanctity.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
dignitariesnounUS /ˈdɪɡnəteriz/
plural of “dignitary” — an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading There was an absence of enthusiasm on any subject beneath the sun which, to minds of a certain order, is proper to sanctity.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
frequenters
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From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an absence of enthusiasm on any subject beneath the sun which, to minds of a certain order, is proper to sanctity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading There was an absence of enthusiasm on any subject beneath the sun which, to minds of a certain order, is proper to sanctity.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was no Mr. Treadman there.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no Mr. Treadman there.
notorietynounUS /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪəti/
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was an absence of enthusiasm on any subject beneath the sun which, to minds of a certain order, is proper to sanctity.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There was an absence of enthusiasm on any subject beneath the sun which, to minds of a certain order, is proper to sanctity.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading There was an absence of enthusiasm on any subject beneath the sun which, to minds of a certain order, is proper to sanctity.
sacrosanctadjectiveUS /ˈsækroʊsæŋkt/
must be kept sacred
From this reading The atmosphere was sacrosanct.
sanctitynounUS /ˈsæŋktɪti/
the quality of being holy
From this reading There was an absence of enthusiasm on any subject beneath the sun which, to minds of a certain order, is proper to sanctity.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading There was an absence of enthusiasm on any subject beneath the sun which, to minds of a certain order, is proper to sanctity.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading There was an absence of enthusiasm on any subject beneath the sun which, to minds of a certain order, is proper to sanctity.
temporaladjectiveUS /ˈtempərəl/
not eternal
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no Mr. Treadman there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
Treadman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no Mr. Treadman there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The matter was discussed at a dinner which was given that night by a Secretary of State to certain dignitaries, both spiritual and temporal.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG MAN The fame of these things passed from the frequenters of the streets and the hunters of notoriety to those in high places.
