used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
aldermannounUS /ˈɔːldərmən/
a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
Collingsby
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From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
having made preparations
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
forty-twoadjective
being two more than forty
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
not any; not one
From this reading I certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading I certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading I certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
express in words
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
dependable
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
WHIPPLETON
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From this reading WHIPPLETON.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
a late time of life
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
