used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NOTEWORTHY EVENING.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Chester enjoyed his supper.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading Mr. Conrad spoke much of New York and his experiences there, and Chester listened to him eagerly.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Mr. Conrad spoke much of New York and his experiences there, and Chester listened to him eagerly.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Chester enjoyed his supper.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A NOTEWORTHY EVENING.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Mr. Conrad spoke much of New York and his experiences there, and Chester listened to him eagerly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chester enjoyed his supper.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Mr. Conrad spoke much of New York and his experiences there, and Chester listened to him eagerly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
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 Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Conrad spoke much of New York and his experiences there, and Chester listened to him eagerly.
absolutely essential
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. Conrad spoke much of New York and his experiences there, and Chester listened to him eagerly.
not one, and not any
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
NOTEWORTHYadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
From this reading A NOTEWORTHY EVENING.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Mr. Conrad spoke much of New York and his experiences there, and Chester listened to him eagerly.
starchedverbUS /stɑːrtʃt/
past form of “starch” — stiffen with starch
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Chester enjoyed his supper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Conrad spoke much of New York and his experiences there, and Chester listened to him eagerly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Morris, though a minister, had none of the starched dignity that many of his profession think it necessary to assume.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
(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 He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Mr. Conrad spoke much of New York and his experiences there, and Chester listened to him eagerly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was kindly and genial, with a pleasant humor that made him agreeable company for the young as well as the old.
