used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied the Count's reputation for generosity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was--there could be no doubt about it--a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied the Count's reputation for generosity.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was--there could be no doubt about it--a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
beech-lined
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From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
beliedverbUS /bɪˈlaɪd/
past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied the Count's reputation for generosity.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied the Count's reputation for generosity.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied the Count's reputation for generosity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was--there could be no doubt about it--a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
Count's
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From this reading A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied the Count's reputation for generosity.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
d'Artigas
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From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading He was--there could be no doubt about it--a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He was--there could be no doubt about it--a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied the Count's reputation for generosity.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading He was--there could be no doubt about it--a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied the Count's reputation for generosity.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was--there could be no doubt about it--a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
HealthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was--there could be no doubt about it--a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
hundred-dollar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied the Count's reputation for generosity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was--there could be no doubt about it--a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was--there could be no doubt about it--a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
KIDNAPPEDverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpt/
inflected form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading KIDNAPPED.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
go away from a place
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied the Count's reputation for generosity.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading He was--there could be no doubt about it--a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
Neuse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
not any; not one
From this reading He was--there could be no doubt about it--a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied the Count's reputation for generosity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied the Count's reputation for generosity.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
SpadenounUS /speɪd/
a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied the Count's reputation for generosity.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was--there could be no doubt about it--a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading A hundred-dollar bill left as a tip for the staff of the establishment had certainly not belied the Count's reputation for generosity.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Both had taken leave of the director, the latter declaring himself greatly honored by their visit, and the former thanking him warmly for his courteous reception.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was--there could be no doubt about it--a foreigner of the highest distinction, if distinction be measured by generosity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Half an hour later the Count d'Artigas and Captain Spade were following the beech-lined road that separated the Healthful House estate from the right bank of the Neuse.
