used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
Celliniesque
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
convivialadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪviəl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
a female human offspring
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
foretastenounUS /fɔːrˈteɪst/
an early limited awareness of something yet to occur
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
life-insurance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
joined in matrimony
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
Paula
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
recountingnounUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/
an act of narration
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
repetitiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈpetɪtɪv/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
twentiesnounUS /ˈtwentiz/
the time of life between 20 and 30
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
at the time that
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
which person or people
From this reading He had a foretaste of the sensation of a man of forty who hears that the daughter of an old flame has married.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There was something repetitive about it--why, Paula and Dolly had belonged to different generations.
wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He wired congratulations and, as was not the case with Paula, they were sincere--he had never really hoped that Paula would be happy.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The refusal of a life-insurance company to issue him a policy made such an impression on him that he stopped drinking for a year, and claimed that he felt better physically, though I think he missed the convivial recounting of those Celliniesque adventures which, in his early twenties, had played such a part of his life.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading When he returned to New York, he was made a partner in the firm, and, as his responsibilities increased, he had less time on his hands.
