used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had always been fond of the society of pretty and amiable women, and well used to it, too.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading He had always been fond of the society of pretty and amiable women, and well used to it, too.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had always been fond of the society of pretty and amiable women, and well used to it, too.
Brewster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "A man," said young Brewster, conclusively, "has no business to marry till he can feel solid ground under his feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "A man," said young Brewster, conclusively, "has no business to marry till he can feel solid ground under his feet.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
clear-cutadjectiveUS /ˈklɪrkʌt/
clearly or sharply defined to the mind
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
conclusivelyadverbUS /kənˈkluːsɪvli/
in a conclusive way
From this reading "A man," said young Brewster, conclusively, "has no business to marry till he can feel solid ground under his feet.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
recognizable; marked
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
EngineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
expoundverbUS /ɪkˈspaʊnd/
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "A man," said young Brewster, conclusively, "has no business to marry till he can feel solid ground under his feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "A man," said young Brewster, conclusively, "has no business to marry till he can feel solid ground under his feet.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He had always been fond of the society of pretty and amiable women, and well used to it, too.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "A man," said young Brewster, conclusively, "has no business to marry till he can feel solid ground under his feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A man," said young Brewster, conclusively, "has no business to marry till he can feel solid ground under his feet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
of great significance or value
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
Innisfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had always been fond of the society of pretty and amiable women, and well used to it, too.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
joined in matrimony
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
take in marriage
From this reading "A man," said young Brewster, conclusively, "has no business to marry till he can feel solid ground under his feet.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
Mich
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
as might be expected
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
not any; not one
From this reading "A man," said young Brewster, conclusively, "has no business to marry till he can feel solid ground under his feet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He had always been fond of the society of pretty and amiable women, and well used to it, too.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
SaginawnounUS /ˈsæɡɪnɔː/
a town in east central Michigan on an arm of Lake Huron
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A man," said young Brewster, conclusively, "has no business to marry till he can feel solid ground under his feet.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
an educational institution
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
in a serious manner
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He had always been fond of the society of pretty and amiable women, and well used to it, too.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading "A man," said young Brewster, conclusively, "has no business to marry till he can feel solid ground under his feet.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
TechnologynounUS /tekˈnɑːlədʒi/
the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
up to a particular time
From this reading "A man," said young Brewster, conclusively, "has no business to marry till he can feel solid ground under his feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had always been fond of the society of pretty and amiable women, and well used to it, too.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "A man," said young Brewster, conclusively, "has no business to marry till he can feel solid ground under his feet.
undergraduatesnounUS /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒəwəts/
plural of “undergraduate” — a university student who has not yet received a first degree
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He had always been fond of the society of pretty and amiable women, and well used to it, too.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
water-works
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
(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 He had always been fond of the society of pretty and amiable women, and well used to it, too.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
at the time that
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
which person or people
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His further ideas with regard to matrimony, though delightfully vague in their general character, were sufficiently clear-cut and decided in one important particular, which he had been careful to expound at length to those impetuous undergraduates of his fraternity who had appeared to need friendly counsel from their elders.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had always been fond of the society of pretty and amiable women, and well used to it, too.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When Samuel Herrick Brewster, B.S. and Civil Engineer, late of the Massachusetts School of Technology, came to Innisfield for the purpose of joining the corps of engineers already at work on a new and improved system of water-works, he had not the slightest intention of falling seriously in love.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading By "seriously" Sam Brewster himself might have told you--as he told his married sister living in Saginaw, Mich., and anxiously solicitous of the young man's general well-being--that he meant that sort and quality of affection which would naturally and inevitably lead a man into matrimony.
