used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above all, the most needful repairs had to be made.
(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 Above all, the most needful repairs had to be made.
in addition
From this reading He also gave his consent to their prolonged stay in the old home, though he did it with repugnance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Above all, the most needful repairs had to be made.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So Mrs. Douglas became Paul’s godmother.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
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 The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
permission to do something
From this reading He also gave his consent to their prolonged stay in the old home, though he did it with repugnance.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
don't
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From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading So Mrs. Douglas became Paul’s godmother.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He also gave his consent to their prolonged stay in the old home, though he did it with repugnance.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading So Mrs. Douglas became Paul’s godmother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He also gave his consent to their prolonged stay in the old home, though he did it with repugnance.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He also gave his consent to their prolonged stay in the old home, though he did it with repugnance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He also gave his consent to their prolonged stay in the old home, though he did it with repugnance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
for more time
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Above all, the most needful repairs had to be made.
manor-house
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From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
Meyerhofer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Above all, the most needful repairs had to be made.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading So Mrs. Douglas became Paul’s godmother.
Mussainen
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From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Above all, the most needful repairs had to be made.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
not any; not one
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He also gave his consent to their prolonged stay in the old home, though he did it with repugnance.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading So Mrs. Douglas became Paul’s godmother.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He also gave his consent to their prolonged stay in the old home, though he did it with repugnance.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Above all, the most needful repairs had to be made.
repugnancenoun
intense aversion
From this reading He also gave his consent to their prolonged stay in the old home, though he did it with repugnance.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
express in words
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Mrs. Douglas became Paul’s godmother.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He also gave his consent to their prolonged stay in the old home, though he did it with repugnance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He also gave his consent to their prolonged stay in the old home, though he did it with repugnance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He also gave his consent to their prolonged stay in the old home, though he did it with repugnance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
at the time that
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The farm Mussainen, which in fact he had bought that same day, was in so desolate a condition that it seemed dangerous for wife and children to stay there in the cold autumn days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He also gave his consent to their prolonged stay in the old home, though he did it with repugnance.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Meyerhofer, indeed, was not a little indignant at the new friendship, for “I don’t want the pity of happy people,” he often used to say; but when the mild, gentle woman appeared in the manor-house for the second time, and tried to persuade him, he did not dare to say “No” any longer.
