used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading John Kenyon walked along Cheapside feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The pretended forgetfulness of the young man, of course, he took at its proper value.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading 'I beg your pardon, sir,' said the footman, 'but Miss Longworth would like to speak to you.'
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'I beg your pardon, sir,' said the footman, 'but Miss Longworth would like to speak to you.'
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
Cheapside
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From this reading John Kenyon walked along Cheapside feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The pretended forgetfulness of the young man, of course, he took at its proper value.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
downheartedadjective
filled with melancholy and despondency
From this reading John Kenyon walked along Cheapside feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth.
drabadjectiveUS /dræb/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading John Kenyon walked along Cheapside feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading The pretended forgetfulness of the young man, of course, he took at its proper value.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
the act of departing
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The pretended forgetfulness of the young man, of course, he took at its proper value.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Kenyon walked along Cheapside feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I beg your pardon, sir,' said the footman, 'but Miss Longworth would like to speak to you.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The pretended forgetfulness of the young man, of course, he took at its proper value.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Kenyon walked along Cheapside feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth.
Kenyon
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From this reading John Kenyon walked along Cheapside feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'I beg your pardon, sir,' said the footman, 'but Miss Longworth would like to speak to you.'
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
Longworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John Kenyon walked along Cheapside feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The pretended forgetfulness of the young man, of course, he took at its proper value.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading 'I beg your pardon, sir,' said the footman, 'but Miss Longworth would like to speak to you.'
to a great degree or extent
From this reading John Kenyon walked along Cheapside feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pretended forgetfulness of the young man, of course, he took at its proper value.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading John Kenyon walked along Cheapside feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth.
accept an excuse for
From this reading 'I beg your pardon, sir,' said the footman, 'but Miss Longworth would like to speak to you.'
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The pretended forgetfulness of the young man, of course, he took at its proper value.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The pretended forgetfulness of the young man, of course, he took at its proper value.
rebuffverbUS /rɪˈbʌf/
reject outright and bluntly
From this reading John Kenyon walked along Cheapside feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I beg your pardon, sir,' said the footman, 'but Miss Longworth would like to speak to you.'
cut with a saw
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
term of address for a man
From this reading 'I beg your pardon, sir,' said the footman, 'but Miss Longworth would like to speak to you.'
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
express in speech
From this reading 'I beg your pardon, sir,' said the footman, 'but Miss Longworth would like to speak to you.'
having a supporting base
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The pretended forgetfulness of the young man, of course, he took at its proper value.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The pretended forgetfulness of the young man, of course, he took at its proper value.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The pretended forgetfulness of the young man, of course, he took at its proper value.
precisely as stated
From this reading John Kenyon walked along Cheapside feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading John Kenyon walked along Cheapside feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
Wentworth
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From this reading He, nevertheless, felt very sorry the interview had been so futile, and, instead of going back to Wentworth and telling him his experience, he thought it best to walk off a little of his disappointment first.
at the time that
From this reading He was somewhat startled when a man accosted him; and, glancing up, he saw standing there a tall footman, arrayed in a drab coat that came down to his heels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John Kenyon walked along Cheapside feeling very much downhearted over his rebuff with Longworth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 'I beg your pardon, sir,' said the footman, 'but Miss Longworth would like to speak to you.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I beg your pardon, sir,' said the footman, 'but Miss Longworth would like to speak to you.'
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The pretended forgetfulness of the young man, of course, he took at its proper value.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I beg your pardon, sir,' said the footman, 'but Miss Longworth would like to speak to you.'
