used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
ain't
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From this reading "He ain't hisself.
(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 We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
subject to appointment
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading "Promotion's ruined Thompson," said the boatswain to Price.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
carefully weighed
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
consumptionnounUS /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
From this reading I shouldn't wonder if he goes into a consumption."
make right or correct
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
coxswainnoun
the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
a boy or man
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading I shouldn't wonder if he goes into a consumption."
only a very short time before
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
hisself
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From this reading "He ain't hisself.
how
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From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shouldn't wonder if he goes into a consumption."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I shouldn't wonder if he goes into a consumption."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
nicetynounUS /ˈnaɪsɪti/
conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
not any; not one
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading "Promotion's ruined Thompson," said the boatswain to Price.
Promotion's
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From this reading "Promotion's ruined Thompson," said the boatswain to Price.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading "Promotion's ruined Thompson," said the boatswain to Price.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Promotion's ruined Thompson," said the boatswain to Price.
cut with a saw
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
express in words
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
shouldn't
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From this reading I shouldn't wonder if he goes into a consumption."
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
solemn-looking
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From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
a special situation
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
wagnounUS /wæɡ/
a witty amusing person who makes jokes
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being appointed captain's coxswain and valet suited Thompson to a nicety, and it was amusing to see how he adapted himself to his new position, as from a merry wag he suddenly quieted down into a solemn-looking fellow.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
which person or people
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I shouldn't wonder if he goes into a consumption."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading We hardly need say this was all assumption on his part, but "quiet dignity tinged with a slight shade of melancholy" he considered the correct sort of thing for the _role_, and no one who saw him recognized the gay and festive youth of old times.
