used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Davenport Dunn had but little leisure to think about Conway or poor Kellett.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
(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 A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Davenport Dunn had but little leisure to think about Conway or poor Kellett.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
Conway
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From this reading Davenport Dunn had but little leisure to think about Conway or poor Kellett.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
CrowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
DavenportnounUS /ˈdævənpɔːrt/
a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island
From this reading Davenport Dunn had but little leisure to think about Conway or poor Kellett.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
Dunn
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From this reading Davenport Dunn had but little leisure to think about Conway or poor Kellett.
Dunn's
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From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
with resolute determination
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Davenport Dunn had but little leisure to think about Conway or poor Kellett.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
indispositionnoun
a slight illness
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
and nothing more
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
Kellett
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From this reading Davenport Dunn had but little leisure to think about Conway or poor Kellett.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Davenport Dunn had but little leisure to think about Conway or poor Kellett.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Davenport Dunn had but little leisure to think about Conway or poor Kellett.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
the force of workers available
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Davenport Dunn had but little leisure to think about Conway or poor Kellett.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
paradedverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪd/
past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Davenport Dunn had but little leisure to think about Conway or poor Kellett.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Davenport Dunn had but little leisure to think about Conway or poor Kellett.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Davenport Dunn had but little leisure to think about Conway or poor Kellett.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Crowds of country gentlemen flocked up to Dublin, and “rising men” of all shades of opinion anxiously paraded their own claims to notice.
someone who visits
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Dunn's house was besieged from morning to night by visitors, all firmly persuaded that he must know more of the coming event than any one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether such was really the case, or that he deemed it good policy to maintain the delusion, Dunn affected a slight indisposition, and refused to admit any visitor.
which person or people
From this reading A change of Ministry had just occurred in England, and men's minds were all eagerly speculating who was “to come in.”
