used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
acquisitiveadjectiveUS /əˈkwɪzətɪv/
eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas
From this reading He is clearly not the sort of person who knows what magic there is in the matter of percentages and other such progressive and acquisitive sciences.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading We now encounter this peculiar young man in his attic room, on an afternoon when the rain was falling steadily.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is clearly not the sort of person who knows what magic there is in the matter of percentages and other such progressive and acquisitive sciences.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
without doubt or question
From this reading He is clearly not the sort of person who knows what magic there is in the matter of percentages and other such progressive and acquisitive sciences.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Days had passed since Mrs. Baron had driven the manager, Thornburg, from her front door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Days had passed since Mrs. Baron had driven the manager, Thornburg, from her front door.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Days had passed since Mrs. Baron had driven the manager, Thornburg, from her front door.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading We now encounter this peculiar young man in his attic room, on an afternoon when the rain was falling steadily.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Days had passed since Mrs. Baron had driven the manager, Thornburg, from her front door.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Days had passed since Mrs. Baron had driven the manager, Thornburg, from her front door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Days had passed since Mrs. Baron had driven the manager, Thornburg, from her front door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Days had passed since Mrs. Baron had driven the manager, Thornburg, from her front door.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We now encounter this peculiar young man in his attic room, on an afternoon when the rain was falling steadily.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He is clearly not the sort of person who knows what magic there is in the matter of percentages and other such progressive and acquisitive sciences.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading He is clearly not the sort of person who knows what magic there is in the matter of percentages and other such progressive and acquisitive sciences.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Days had passed since Mrs. Baron had driven the manager, Thornburg, from her front door.
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 Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He is clearly not the sort of person who knows what magic there is in the matter of percentages and other such progressive and acquisitive sciences.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Days had passed since Mrs. Baron had driven the manager, Thornburg, from her front door.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He is clearly not the sort of person who knows what magic there is in the matter of percentages and other such progressive and acquisitive sciences.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We now encounter this peculiar young man in his attic room, on an afternoon when the rain was falling steadily.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We now encounter this peculiar young man in his attic room, on an afternoon when the rain was falling steadily.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He is clearly not the sort of person who knows what magic there is in the matter of percentages and other such progressive and acquisitive sciences.
the local environment
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Days had passed since Mrs. Baron had driven the manager, Thornburg, from her front door.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading We now encounter this peculiar young man in his attic room, on an afternoon when the rain was falling steadily.
percentagesnounUS /pərˈsentɪdʒɪz/
plural of “percentage” — a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)
From this reading He is clearly not the sort of person who knows what magic there is in the matter of percentages and other such progressive and acquisitive sciences.
a human being
From this reading He is clearly not the sort of person who knows what magic there is in the matter of percentages and other such progressive and acquisitive sciences.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading He is clearly not the sort of person who knows what magic there is in the matter of percentages and other such progressive and acquisitive sciences.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
RELATESverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading We now encounter this peculiar young man in his attic room, on an afternoon when the rain was falling steadily.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
only a very short time before
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading He is clearly not the sort of person who knows what magic there is in the matter of percentages and other such progressive and acquisitive sciences.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Days had passed since Mrs. Baron had driven the manager, Thornburg, from her front door.
be seated
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He is clearly not the sort of person who knows what magic there is in the matter of percentages and other such progressive and acquisitive sciences.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading We now encounter this peculiar young man in his attic room, on an afternoon when the rain was falling steadily.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He is clearly not the sort of person who knows what magic there is in the matter of percentages and other such progressive and acquisitive sciences.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We now encounter this peculiar young man in his attic room, on an afternoon when the rain was falling steadily.
Thornburg
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From this reading Days had passed since Mrs. Baron had driven the manager, Thornburg, from her front door.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We now encounter this peculiar young man in his attic room, on an afternoon when the rain was falling steadily.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
at the time that
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
which person or people
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Such a young man may possess many high virtues, certainly; but he can scarcely hope to escape occasional contact with what is called the world’s cold shoulder.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading RELATES TO THE PLAYING OF PARTS Much light is thrown upon the character of Victor Baron when it is said that he was the kind of young man who likes to sit in an attic when the rain is falling.
