used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "You mistake altogether, young gentleman," replied the doctor, with the dry spirit upon him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
Beauchamp
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From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I generally can give a reason for what I feel.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "In my case it is no prepossession; neither did he interest me from the first.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading "You mistake altogether, young gentleman," replied the doctor, with the dry spirit upon him.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I generally can give a reason for what I feel.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
usually; as a rule
From this reading I generally can give a reason for what I feel.
a man of refinement
From this reading "You mistake altogether, young gentleman," replied the doctor, with the dry spirit upon him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I generally can give a reason for what I feel.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
Hayward
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From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You mistake altogether, young gentleman," replied the doctor, with the dry spirit upon him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "In my case it is no prepossession; neither did he interest me from the first.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In my case it is no prepossession; neither did he interest me from the first.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
and nothing more
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "You mistake altogether, young gentleman," replied the doctor, with the dry spirit upon him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
Ned
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From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "In my case it is no prepossession; neither did he interest me from the first.
not any; not one
From this reading "In my case it is no prepossession; neither did he interest me from the first.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
others
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From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
by chance
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
prepossessionnoun
the condition of being prepossessed
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I generally can give a reason for what I feel.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "You mistake altogether, young gentleman," replied the doctor, with the dry spirit upon him.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
savours
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From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "You mistake altogether, young gentleman," replied the doctor, with the dry spirit upon him.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "You mistake altogether, young gentleman," replied the doctor, with the dry spirit upon him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
a flaw or weak point
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
(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 I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I generally can give a reason for what I feel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I am glad of it, for he did so with me from the first, without my well knowing why; and we are always glad to find a prepossession which savours perhaps a little of weakness, kept in countenance by others for whom we have a respect."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You said just now, doctor," observed Beauchamp as they strolled through the park, "that Ned Hayward particularly interested you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You mistake altogether, young gentleman," replied the doctor, with the dry spirit upon him.
