used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
how long something has existed
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dick Tresize was fond of Bob, in spite of the dissimilarity in their tastes, and as Bob evinced a sudden love and efficiency for tennis, he became in great demand.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Dick Tresize was fond of Bob, in spite of the dissimilarity in their tastes, and as Bob evinced a sudden love and efficiency for tennis, he became in great demand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
betrothalnoun
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading For the next few days Bob lived in happy dreamland.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
Clifton
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From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the next few days Bob lived in happy dreamland.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Dick Tresize was fond of Bob, in spite of the dissimilarity in their tastes, and as Bob evinced a sudden love and efficiency for tennis, he became in great demand.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick Tresize was fond of Bob, in spite of the dissimilarity in their tastes, and as Bob evinced a sudden love and efficiency for tennis, he became in great demand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
dissimilaritynounUS /ˌdɪsɪməˈlærəti/
the quality of being dissimilar
From this reading Dick Tresize was fond of Bob, in spite of the dissimilarity in their tastes, and as Bob evinced a sudden love and efficiency for tennis, he became in great demand.
dreamlandnounUS /ˈdriːmlænd/
a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination
From this reading For the next few days Bob lived in happy dreamland.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading Dick Tresize was fond of Bob, in spite of the dissimilarity in their tastes, and as Bob evinced a sudden love and efficiency for tennis, he became in great demand.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading Dick Tresize was fond of Bob, in spite of the dissimilarity in their tastes, and as Bob evinced a sudden love and efficiency for tennis, he became in great demand.
accept an excuse for
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For the next few days Bob lived in happy dreamland.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Dick Tresize was fond of Bob, in spite of the dissimilarity in their tastes, and as Bob evinced a sudden love and efficiency for tennis, he became in great demand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the next few days Bob lived in happy dreamland.
set up or found
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
the act of departing
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Dick Tresize was fond of Bob, in spite of the dissimilarity in their tastes, and as Bob evinced a sudden love and efficiency for tennis, he became in great demand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading For the next few days Bob lived in happy dreamland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
imaginingverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the next few days Bob lived in happy dreamland.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For the next few days Bob lived in happy dreamland.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Dick Tresize was fond of Bob, in spite of the dissimilarity in their tastes, and as Bob evinced a sudden love and efficiency for tennis, he became in great demand.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For the next few days Bob lived in happy dreamland.
not any; not one
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
Penwennack
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
cut with a saw
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Dick Tresize was fond of Bob, in spite of the dissimilarity in their tastes, and as Bob evinced a sudden love and efficiency for tennis, he became in great demand.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Dick Tresize was fond of Bob, in spite of the dissimilarity in their tastes, and as Bob evinced a sudden love and efficiency for tennis, he became in great demand.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Dick Tresize was fond of Bob, in spite of the dissimilarity in their tastes, and as Bob evinced a sudden love and efficiency for tennis, he became in great demand.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading Dick Tresize was fond of Bob, in spite of the dissimilarity in their tastes, and as Bob evinced a sudden love and efficiency for tennis, he became in great demand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the next few days Bob lived in happy dreamland.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
Tresize
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true he did not see Nancy much alone, and no suggestion of their betrothal was made known.
accept gladly
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But he found an excuse for going to Penwennack every day, and Admiral Tresize, never imagining what was in his mind, always gave him a hearty welcome.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nancy had two brothers nearly of Bob's age, one of whom had been to Clifton with him; and although he was on the military side of the college, they saw much of each other.
