used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
(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 Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading It looks so small and insignificant amongst its many-syllabled neighbours; yet it generally means so much to the hero of the story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It looks so small and insignificant amongst its many-syllabled neighbours; yet it generally means so much to the hero of the story.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
without doubt or question
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
contradictsverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkts/
third-person singular of “contradict” — be in contradiction with
From this reading Indeed, it often spoils or contradicts all the rest of it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It looks so small and insignificant amongst its many-syllabled neighbours; yet it generally means so much to the hero of the story.
a state of high honor
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It looks so small and insignificant amongst its many-syllabled neighbours; yet it generally means so much to the hero of the story.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it often spoils or contradicts all the rest of it.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading It looks so small and insignificant amongst its many-syllabled neighbours; yet it generally means so much to the hero of the story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looks so small and insignificant amongst its many-syllabled neighbours; yet it generally means so much to the hero of the story.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
LeanounUS /liː/
a unit of length of thread or yarn
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
the literary culture
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It looks so small and insignificant amongst its many-syllabled neighbours; yet it generally means so much to the hero of the story.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
many-syllabled
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From this reading It looks so small and insignificant amongst its many-syllabled neighbours; yet it generally means so much to the hero of the story.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It looks so small and insignificant amongst its many-syllabled neighbours; yet it generally means so much to the hero of the story.
MonksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It looks so small and insignificant amongst its many-syllabled neighbours; yet it generally means so much to the hero of the story.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading It looks so small and insignificant amongst its many-syllabled neighbours; yet it generally means so much to the hero of the story.
Newthorpe
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From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Indeed, it often spoils or contradicts all the rest of it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
go across or through
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Indeed, it often spoils or contradicts all the rest of it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It looks so small and insignificant amongst its many-syllabled neighbours; yet it generally means so much to the hero of the story.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It looks so small and insignificant amongst its many-syllabled neighbours; yet it generally means so much to the hero of the story.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading Indeed, it often spoils or contradicts all the rest of it.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
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 It looks so small and insignificant amongst its many-syllabled neighbours; yet it generally means so much to the hero of the story.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON each page of a life's history there is sure to be a "but," clearly printed.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
precisely as stated
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The most indifferent of travellers passing through the village of Newthorpe could not fail to stay his steps in order to notice at least the outside of Monks Lea, the stately picturesque mansion which overlooked the place, and was the glory of its inhabitants.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet very often heedless readers pass by the little word of three letters without noting all its import.
