used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is not wonderful,” said he, “that you find Mr. Bang a strange character.
how long something has existed
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
in the past
From this reading He is of the school of many years ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
BangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading “It is not wonderful,” said he, “that you find Mr. Bang a strange character.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His ideals are of that school and have been impervious to change.”
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Changes of temperament, like fashions, develop in the great centres, the capitals of Europe.
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Changes of temperament, like fashions, develop in the great centres, the capitals of Europe.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading His ideals are of that school and have been impervious to change.”
ChangesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Changes of temperament, like fashions, develop in the great centres, the capitals of Europe.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “It is not wonderful,” said he, “that you find Mr. Bang a strange character.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Changes of temperament, like fashions, develop in the great centres, the capitals of Europe.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Changes of temperament, like fashions, develop in the great centres, the capitals of Europe.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Changes of temperament, like fashions, develop in the great centres, the capitals of Europe.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “It is not wonderful,” said he, “that you find Mr. Bang a strange character.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Changes of temperament, like fashions, develop in the great centres, the capitals of Europe.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His ideals are of that school and have been impervious to change.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is not wonderful,” said he, “that you find Mr. Bang a strange character.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His ideals are of that school and have been impervious to change.”
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading His ideals are of that school and have been impervious to change.”
imperviousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
From this reading His ideals are of that school and have been impervious to change.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Changes of temperament, like fashions, develop in the great centres, the capitals of Europe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is not wonderful,” said he, “that you find Mr. Bang a strange character.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is not wonderful,” said he, “that you find Mr. Bang a strange character.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Changes of temperament, like fashions, develop in the great centres, the capitals of Europe.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He is of the school of many years ago.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “It is not wonderful,” said he, “that you find Mr. Bang a strange character.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is not wonderful,” said he, “that you find Mr. Bang a strange character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He is of the school of many years ago.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is not wonderful,” said he, “that you find Mr. Bang a strange character.
an educational institution
From this reading He is of the school of many years ago.
in a serious manner
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “It is not wonderful,” said he, “that you find Mr. Bang a strange character.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Changes of temperament, like fashions, develop in the great centres, the capitals of Europe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is not wonderful,” said he, “that you find Mr. Bang a strange character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He is of the school of many years ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
belonging to which person
From this reading Jack’s tricks of mind are of another age handed down from generation to generation, true to its parent culture, that culture which took life seriously and whose chief diversion was controversy.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading “It is not wonderful,” said he, “that you find Mr. Bang a strange character.
a late time of life
From this reading He is of the school of many years ago.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It is not wonderful,” said he, “that you find Mr. Bang a strange character.
