used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
(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 It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
put or send forth
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Seth was in the highest degree excited.
greatly pleased
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Seth was in the highest degree excited.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
a boy or man
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
Fernald
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From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
footholdnounUS /ˈfʊthoʊld/
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
obtain
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Seth was in the highest degree excited.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE LETTER.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
information about recent and important events
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
Ninety-fouradjective
being four more than ninety
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
Ninety-four's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
with speed
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LETTER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
at the time that
From this reading It was as if each man felt personally complimented by Mr. Fernald when he advanced the amateur so rapidly, and all united in declaring that "Josh was a right good fellow."
in the company of; together with
From this reading There could be no question but that Ninety-four's company were highly delighted with the news brought by Seth regarding his progress.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had expected that his friends of Ninety-four would be pleased at learning of his good fortune, but never fancied they could be so deeply interested, and now he began to understand what a gloom might be cast over the company if he should fail in this attempt to gain a foothold in the Department.
