used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He is conspicuous for his able research in Archæology, and among his fellow boarders is familiarly known as "the Antiquary."
AlamonounUS /ˈæləmoʊ/
a siege and massacre at a mission in San Antonio in 1836; Mexican forces under Santa Anna besieged and massacred American rebels who were fighting to make Texas independent of Mexico
From this reading It is the middle of December; the Alamo boarders are now well arrived.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He is conspicuous for his able research in Archæology, and among his fellow boarders is familiarly known as "the Antiquary."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First and foremost, Mr. John Morehouse--the one lion of the ranch--makes his bow.
Antiquarynoun
an expert or collector of antiquities
From this reading He is conspicuous for his able research in Archæology, and among his fellow boarders is familiarly known as "the Antiquary."
Archæology
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is conspicuous for his able research in Archæology, and among his fellow boarders is familiarly known as "the Antiquary."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is the middle of December; the Alamo boarders are now well arrived.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It is the middle of December; the Alamo boarders are now well arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He is conspicuous for his able research in Archæology, and among his fellow boarders is familiarly known as "the Antiquary."
BangornounUS /ˈbæŋɡər/
a town in east central Maine on the Penobscot River
From this reading This well-groomed, handsome man of forty is James Morley of Bangor.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading It is the middle of December; the Alamo boarders are now well arrived.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading First and foremost, Mr. John Morehouse--the one lion of the ranch--makes his bow.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading He is conspicuous for his able research in Archæology, and among his fellow boarders is familiarly known as "the Antiquary."
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading It is the middle of December; the Alamo boarders are now well arrived.
dry-as-dust
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading He is conspicuous for his able research in Archæology, and among his fellow boarders is familiarly known as "the Antiquary."
a boy or man
From this reading He is conspicuous for his able research in Archæology, and among his fellow boarders is familiarly known as "the Antiquary."
fellow-men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First and foremost, Mr. John Morehouse--the one lion of the ranch--makes his bow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He is conspicuous for his able research in Archæology, and among his fellow boarders is familiarly known as "the Antiquary."
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading First and foremost, Mr. John Morehouse--the one lion of the ranch--makes his bow.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading This well-groomed, handsome man of forty is James Morley of Bangor.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading This well-groomed, handsome man of forty is James Morley of Bangor.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is conspicuous for his able research in Archæology, and among his fellow boarders is familiarly known as "the Antiquary."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First and foremost, Mr. John Morehouse--the one lion of the ranch--makes his bow.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is conspicuous for his able research in Archæology, and among his fellow boarders is familiarly known as "the Antiquary."
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the middle of December; the Alamo boarders are now well arrived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the middle of December; the Alamo boarders are now well arrived.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading This well-groomed, handsome man of forty is James Morley of Bangor.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading First and foremost, Mr. John Morehouse--the one lion of the ranch--makes his bow.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He is conspicuous for his able research in Archæology, and among his fellow boarders is familiarly known as "the Antiquary."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading First and foremost, Mr. John Morehouse--the one lion of the ranch--makes his bow.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading First and foremost, Mr. John Morehouse--the one lion of the ranch--makes his bow.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This well-groomed, handsome man of forty is James Morley of Bangor.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It is the middle of December; the Alamo boarders are now well arrived.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
Morehouse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First and foremost, Mr. John Morehouse--the one lion of the ranch--makes his bow.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading This well-groomed, handsome man of forty is James Morley of Bangor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading First and foremost, Mr. John Morehouse--the one lion of the ranch--makes his bow.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is the middle of December; the Alamo boarders are now well arrived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the middle of December; the Alamo boarders are now well arrived.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading First and foremost, Mr. John Morehouse--the one lion of the ranch--makes his bow.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading First and foremost, Mr. John Morehouse--the one lion of the ranch--makes his bow.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading He is conspicuous for his able research in Archæology, and among his fellow boarders is familiarly known as "the Antiquary."
scholarlyadjectiveUS /ˈskɑːlərli/
characteristic of scholars or scholarship
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the middle of December; the Alamo boarders are now well arrived.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This well-groomed, handsome man of forty is James Morley of Bangor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
unbendverbUS /ˌʌnˈbend/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Morehouse has come to New Mexico in the interest of science; he is not, however, a mere dry-as-dust collector of knowledge, and is very much inclined to unbend himself to the lighter moods and pursuits of his less scholarly fellow-men.
(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 It is the middle of December; the Alamo boarders are now well arrived.
well-groomedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading This well-groomed, handsome man of forty is James Morley of Bangor.
