used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
acquisitionsnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “acquisition” — the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
(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 He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
askanceadverbUS /əˈskæns/
with suspicion or disapproval
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
dalliedverbUS /ˈdælid/
inflected form of “dally” — behave carelessly or indifferently
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
divisible by two
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
a social unit living together
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
Medhurst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
Medhursts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
newestadjectiveUS /ˈnuːəst/
superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
by chance
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
on the contrary
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
a male human offspring
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
stampsnounUS /stæmps/
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
up to a particular time
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
accept gladly
From this reading He was relieved to find that Mrs. Medhurst gave him his usual warm welcome, but at the same time he felt rather guilty about his unsuspected intention to cease all relations with the family.
at the time that
From this reading He had always been a favourite with the Medhursts, and they had believed in him and taken his part even in the early days when he had been looked at askance in his own family.
Wimpole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morgan arrived rather late at Wimpole Street, for father and son had dallied almost till evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, he was the earlier of the two, and he took the opportunity of presenting Diana with the stamps he had got together for her and of chatting with her about her collection and her newest acquisitions.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This house was more associated with happiness for him than any other place in the world; he had passed in it perhaps the best moments of his life.
