used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was his idleness alone that reduced him to poverty.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “That, man,” said Mr. Mansfield, “shabby and mean as he now appears, was once in possession of considerable property.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “That, man,” said Mr. Mansfield, “shabby and mean as he now appears, was once in possession of considerable property.
Ashley
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From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
the two together, not just one
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Did you take notice of Harry Maddox, the old man who has the care of them?” inquired Mr. Mansfield.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “That, man,” said Mr. Mansfield, “shabby and mean as he now appears, was once in possession of considerable property.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did you take notice of Harry Maddox, the old man who has the care of them?” inquired Mr. Mansfield.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
grandmamma
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From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
grandpapa
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From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “Did you take notice of Harry Maddox, the old man who has the care of them?” inquired Mr. Mansfield.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Did you take notice of Harry Maddox, the old man who has the care of them?” inquired Mr. Mansfield.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was his idleness alone that reduced him to poverty.”
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading It was his idleness alone that reduced him to poverty.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “That, man,” said Mr. Mansfield, “shabby and mean as he now appears, was once in possession of considerable property.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Did you take notice of Harry Maddox, the old man who has the care of them?” inquired Mr. Mansfield.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his idleness alone that reduced him to poverty.”
Maddox
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From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Did you take notice of Harry Maddox, the old man who has the care of them?” inquired Mr. Mansfield.
MansfieldnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading “Did you take notice of Harry Maddox, the old man who has the care of them?” inquired Mr. Mansfield.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “That, man,” said Mr. Mansfield, “shabby and mean as he now appears, was once in possession of considerable property.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Did you take notice of Harry Maddox, the old man who has the care of them?” inquired Mr. Mansfield.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
not any; not one
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading “Did you take notice of Harry Maddox, the old man who has the care of them?” inquired Mr. Mansfield.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “That, man,” said Mr. Mansfield, “shabby and mean as he now appears, was once in possession of considerable property.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
on one occasion
From this reading “That, man,” said Mr. Mansfield, “shabby and mean as he now appears, was once in possession of considerable property.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
pheasantsnounUS /ˈfezənts/
plural of “pheasant” — large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading “That, man,” said Mr. Mansfield, “shabby and mean as he now appears, was once in possession of considerable property.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading It was his idleness alone that reduced him to poverty.”
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “That, man,” said Mr. Mansfield, “shabby and mean as he now appears, was once in possession of considerable property.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading It was his idleness alone that reduced him to poverty.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That, man,” said Mr. Mansfield, “shabby and mean as he now appears, was once in possession of considerable property.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading “That, man,” said Mr. Mansfield, “shabby and mean as he now appears, was once in possession of considerable property.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
carry out
From this reading “Did you take notice of Harry Maddox, the old man who has the care of them?” inquired Mr. Mansfield.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Did you take notice of Harry Maddox, the old man who has the care of them?” inquired Mr. Mansfield.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was his idleness alone that reduced him to poverty.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The children replied, that he was for some time talking with Mr. Ashley; but that he took no notice of them, and that they had observed nothing particular about him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
which person or people
From this reading “Did you take notice of Harry Maddox, the old man who has the care of them?” inquired Mr. Mansfield.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Story of Old Maddox._ The next morning at breakfast, the two boys entertained their grandpapa and grandmamma with a full account of what they had seen on the preceding day; and both dwelt with particular pleasure on the beauty of the pheasants.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Did you take notice of Harry Maddox, the old man who has the care of them?” inquired Mr. Mansfield.
