used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Here, Fraser," said he, "here is Mr. Balfour whom we talked about.
AdvocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading The Advocate presented us in a familiar, friendly way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mr. David, this is Mr. Symon Fraser, whom we used to call by another title, but that is an old song.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
BalfournounUS /ˈbælfɔːr/
English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)
From this reading "Here, Fraser," said he, "here is Mr. Balfour whom we talked about.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. David, this is Mr. Symon Fraser, whom we used to call by another title, but that is an old song.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. David, this is Mr. Symon Fraser, whom we used to call by another title, but that is an old song.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Mr. David, this is Mr. Symon Fraser, whom we used to call by another title, but that is an old song.
wanted intensely
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
distasted
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From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
earwignoun
any of numerous insects of the order Dermaptera having elongate bodies and slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of large pincers at the rear of the abdomen
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The Advocate presented us in a familiar, friendly way.
ferretverbUS /ˈferət/
hound or harry relentlessly
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
Fraser
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From this reading "Here, Fraser," said he, "here is Mr. Balfour whom we talked about.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The Advocate presented us in a familiar, friendly way.
a man of refinement
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here, Fraser," said he, "here is Mr. Balfour whom we talked about.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here, Fraser," said he, "here is Mr. Balfour whom we talked about.
leapsnounUS /liːps/
plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
LOVAT
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From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
social deportment
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Here, Fraser," said he, "here is Mr. Balfour whom we talked about.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. David, this is Mr. Symon Fraser, whom we used to call by another title, but that is an old song.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Advocate presented us in a familiar, friendly way.
Prestongrange's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here, Fraser," said he, "here is Mr. Balfour whom we talked about.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Mr. David, this is Mr. Symon Fraser, whom we used to call by another title, but that is an old song.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
Symon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. David, this is Mr. Symon Fraser, whom we used to call by another title, but that is an old song.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Here, Fraser," said he, "here is Mr. Balfour whom we talked about.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. David, this is Mr. Symon Fraser, whom we used to call by another title, but that is an old song.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
in or at that place or location
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. David, this is Mr. Symon Fraser, whom we used to call by another title, but that is an old song.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Mr. David, this is Mr. Symon Fraser, whom we used to call by another title, but that is an old song.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. David, this is Mr. Symon Fraser, whom we used to call by another title, but that is an old song.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
UMQUILE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Mr. David, this is Mr. Symon Fraser, whom we used to call by another title, but that is an old song.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
violences
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From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Advocate presented us in a familiar, friendly way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
at the time that
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was bitter ugly, but seemed very much of a gentleman; had still manners, but capable of sudden leaps and violences; and a small voice, which could ring out shrill and dangerous when he so desired.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading UMQUILE THE MASTER OF LOVAT There was a man waiting us in Prestongrange's study, whom I distasted at the first look, as we distaste a ferret or an earwig.
