used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
in addition
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
any person at all
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
any thing at all
From this reading TOMMY FINNEMORE was seldom enthusiastic over anything except magic.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading He wished her to appreciate the value of her invitation and did not mind if she realized that it came through him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
Betty
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From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He wished her to appreciate the value of her invitation and did not mind if she realized that it came through him.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He wished her to appreciate the value of her invitation and did not mind if she realized that it came through him.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading TOMMY FINNEMORE was seldom enthusiastic over anything except magic.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And Tommy took occasion to mention Mr. Meadowcroft every time he saw Betty.
every person
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
every person
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
apart from; not including
From this reading TOMMY FINNEMORE was seldom enthusiastic over anything except magic.
experimenternounUS /ɪkˈsperəmentər/
a research worker who conducts experiments
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
FINNEMORE
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From this reading TOMMY FINNEMORE was seldom enthusiastic over anything except magic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He wished her to appreciate the value of her invitation and did not mind if she realized that it came through him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He wished her to appreciate the value of her invitation and did not mind if she realized that it came through him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He wished her to appreciate the value of her invitation and did not mind if she realized that it came through him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
a boy or man
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading TOMMY FINNEMORE was seldom enthusiastic over anything except magic.
Meadowcroft
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From this reading And Tommy took occasion to mention Mr. Meadowcroft every time he saw Betty.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
make reference to
From this reading And Tommy took occasion to mention Mr. Meadowcroft every time he saw Betty.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He wished her to appreciate the value of her invitation and did not mind if she realized that it came through him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading And Tommy took occasion to mention Mr. Meadowcroft every time he saw Betty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
not any; not one
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading And Tommy took occasion to mention Mr. Meadowcroft every time he saw Betty.
not divisible by two
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
and nothing more
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading TOMMY FINNEMORE was seldom enthusiastic over anything except magic.
plural of “parent” — 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 Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
Phillips
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From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
Pogany
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From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He wished her to appreciate the value of her invitation and did not mind if she realized that it came through him.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
cut with a saw
From this reading And Tommy took occasion to mention Mr. Meadowcroft every time he saw Betty.
schoolmatesnounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪts/
plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
not often
From this reading TOMMY FINNEMORE was seldom enthusiastic over anything except magic.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wished her to appreciate the value of her invitation and did not mind if she realized that it came through him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wished her to appreciate the value of her invitation and did not mind if she realized that it came through him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He wished her to appreciate the value of her invitation and did not mind if she realized that it came through him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And Tommy took occasion to mention Mr. Meadowcroft every time he saw Betty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
TOMMY
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From this reading TOMMY FINNEMORE was seldom enthusiastic over anything except magic.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And Tommy took occasion to mention Mr. Meadowcroft every time he saw Betty.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He wished her to appreciate the value of her invitation and did not mind if she realized that it came through him.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOMMY FINNEMORE was seldom enthusiastic over anything except magic.
(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 Everyone in the village liked the odd, lazy, careless lad; but though he cherished no dislike for anyone, nearly everybody bored him, his schoolmates as well as older people, and especially his parents.
at the time that
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
WhereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
which person or people
From this reading Wherefore when he spoke in glowing terms of the stranger in the Phillips house, it meant much to one who knew Tommy as Betty Pogany knew him, and who regarded him not only as a scientific experimenter and observer but also as something of a philosopher.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished her to appreciate the value of her invitation and did not mind if she realized that it came through him.
