used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a shade of condescension, of unconscious patronage, in the feeling; but it was thoroughly sincere.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a shade of condescension, of unconscious patronage, in the feeling; but it was thoroughly sincere.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading There was a shade of condescension, of unconscious patronage, in the feeling; but it was thoroughly sincere.
consoler
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From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading He liked Edgar Turchill with an honest liking.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There was a shade of condescension, of unconscious patronage, in the feeling; but it was thoroughly sincere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘NOT FOR YOUR LINAGE, NE FOR YOUR RICHESSE.’
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
Gerald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
GoringnounUS /ˈɡɔːrɪŋ/
German politician in Nazi Germany who founded the Gestapo and mobilized Germany for war (1893-1946)
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He liked Edgar Turchill with an honest liking.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He liked Edgar Turchill with an honest liking.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a shade of condescension, of unconscious patronage, in the feeling; but it was thoroughly sincere.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a shade of condescension, of unconscious patronage, in the feeling; but it was thoroughly sincere.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
immediately past
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked Edgar Turchill with an honest liking.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading He liked Edgar Turchill with an honest liking.
LINAGEnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪdʒ/
the number of lines in a piece of printed material
From this reading ‘NOT FOR YOUR LINAGE, NE FOR YOUR RICHESSE.’
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
NEnounUS /niː/
a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
From this reading ‘NOT FOR YOUR LINAGE, NE FOR YOUR RICHESSE.’
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘NOT FOR YOUR LINAGE, NE FOR YOUR RICHESSE.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading There was a shade of condescension, of unconscious patronage, in the feeling; but it was thoroughly sincere.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
any competition
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
RICHESSE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘NOT FOR YOUR LINAGE, NE FOR YOUR RICHESSE.’
SaxonnounUS /ˈsæksən/
a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading There was a shade of condescension, of unconscious patronage, in the feeling; but it was thoroughly sincere.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading There was a shade of condescension, of unconscious patronage, in the feeling; but it was thoroughly sincere.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a shade of condescension, of unconscious patronage, in the feeling; but it was thoroughly sincere.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading There was a shade of condescension, of unconscious patronage, in the feeling; but it was thoroughly sincere.
push forcefully
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
Turchill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He liked Edgar Turchill with an honest liking.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
unaidedadjectiveUS /əˈneɪdɪd/
carried out without aid or assistance
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading There was a shade of condescension, of unconscious patronage, in the feeling; but it was thoroughly sincere.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
walnut-trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a shade of condescension, of unconscious patronage, in the feeling; but it was thoroughly sincere.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Saxon squire was of course distinctly on a lower intellectual level than the man of mixed race—the man whose father had thrust himself into the front ranks of life by the sheer force of will and brains, unaided by conventional training of any kind; whose mother had been the last development of a family reared in courts and palaces.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He liked Edgar Turchill with an honest liking.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The two young men walked up and down under the walnut-trees for nearly an hour, Gerald Goring playing the unaccustomed part of consoler.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘NOT FOR YOUR LINAGE, NE FOR YOUR RICHESSE.’
