used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
any person at all
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
attorney-at-law
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children.
Colesworthy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
divisible by two
From this reading In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children.
at any time
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
the act of departing
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
an established custom
From this reading In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
go away from a place
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children.
express in speech
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
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 [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
express in words
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
theorizingverbUS /ˈθiːəraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “theorize” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading [This story is told by Mr. Richard Colesworthy, an attorney-at-law, in a large town in one of our Eastern States.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
at the time that
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fact that Mr. Colesworthy is a practical man, and but little given, outside of his profession, to speculative theorizing, adds a weight to his statements which they might not otherwise possess.]
which person or people
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In the practice of my profession I am in the habit of meeting with all sorts and conditions of men, women, and even children.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I do not know that I ever encountered anyone who excited in me a greater interest than the man about whom I am going to tell you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was busily engaged one morning in my office, which is on the ground floor of my dwelling and opens upon the street, when, after a preliminary knock, a young man entered and asked leave to speak with me.
