used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RUN THROUGH HOLLAND.
abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Mr. Hamblin knew that he was an older man than the principal, and he felt that he was a wiser one, and his employer ought to consult him, defer to his opinion, and take his advice.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
(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 Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Hamblin knew that he was an older man than the principal, and he felt that he was a wiser one, and his employer ought to consult him, defer to his opinion, and take his advice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Mr. Hamblin knew that he was an older man than the principal, and he felt that he was a wiser one, and his employer ought to consult him, defer to his opinion, and take his advice.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
deferverbUS /dɪˈfɜːr/
hold back to a later time
From this reading Mr. Hamblin knew that he was an older man than the principal, and he felt that he was a wiser one, and his employer ought to consult him, defer to his opinion, and take his advice.
having made preparations
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
distrustedverbUS /dɪˈstrʌstəd/
past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Mr. Hamblin knew that he was an older man than the principal, and he felt that he was a wiser one, and his employer ought to consult him, defer to his opinion, and take his advice.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr. Lowington had snubbed him, which was a great mistake on Mr. Lowington's part.
highest in quality
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
Hamblin
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From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Lowington had snubbed him, which was a great mistake on Mr. Lowington's part.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
HOLLANDnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading A RUN THROUGH HOLLAND.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mr. Hamblin knew that he was an older man than the principal, and he felt that he was a wiser one, and his employer ought to consult him, defer to his opinion, and take his advice.
immediately past
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
Lowington
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From this reading Mr. Lowington had snubbed him, which was a great mistake on Mr. Lowington's part.
Lowington's
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From this reading Mr. Lowington had snubbed him, which was a great mistake on Mr. Lowington's part.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Hamblin knew that he was an older man than the principal, and he felt that he was a wiser one, and his employer ought to consult him, defer to his opinion, and take his advice.
the force of workers available
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Mr. Lowington had snubbed him, which was a great mistake on Mr. Lowington's part.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Mr. Hamblin knew that he was an older man than the principal, and he felt that he was a wiser one, and his employer ought to consult him, defer to his opinion, and take his advice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Lowington had snubbed him, which was a great mistake on Mr. Lowington's part.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Hamblin knew that he was an older man than the principal, and he felt that he was a wiser one, and his employer ought to consult him, defer to his opinion, and take his advice.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Mr. Hamblin knew that he was an older man than the principal, and he felt that he was a wiser one, and his employer ought to consult him, defer to his opinion, and take his advice.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Mr. Hamblin knew that he was an older man than the principal, and he felt that he was a wiser one, and his employer ought to consult him, defer to his opinion, and take his advice.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. Lowington had snubbed him, which was a great mistake on Mr. Lowington's part.
politicadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlətɪk/
marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A RUN THROUGH HOLLAND.
short-livedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtˈlaɪvd/
lasting a very short time
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
estrangement from god
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
snubbedverbUS /snʌbd/
inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Mr. Lowington had snubbed him, which was a great mistake on Mr. Lowington's part.
not in physical motion
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
carry out
From this reading Mr. Hamblin knew that he was an older man than the principal, and he felt that he was a wiser one, and his employer ought to consult him, defer to his opinion, and take his advice.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Hamblin knew that he was an older man than the principal, and he felt that he was a wiser one, and his employer ought to consult him, defer to his opinion, and take his advice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A RUN THROUGH HOLLAND.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the first blast of his anger at the final decision of the principal had subsided, he was disposed to be more politic.
under-estimated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Lowington had snubbed him, which was a great mistake on Mr. Lowington's part.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Mr. Hamblin knew that he was an older man than the principal, and he felt that he was a wiser one, and his employer ought to consult him, defer to his opinion, and take his advice.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Like that of all impulsive men, the wrath of Mr. Hamblin was short-lived, though he still felt that he was greatly abused, greatly distrusted, and greatly under-estimated; and the last was the greatest sin of all.
