used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
accedeverbUS /ækˈsiːd/
yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
(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 It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
in addition
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
CELEBRATEDadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The charm of Loft’s personality was a variable factor.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
Curran
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From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
dictatorshipnounUS /dɪkˈteɪtərʃɪp/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
divisible by two
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading The charm of Loft’s personality was a variable factor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
genialitynounUS /ˌdʒiːniˈæləti/
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
hearernounUS /ˈhiːrər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
LOFTnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
Loft'snounUS /lɔːfts/
possessive form of “loft” — floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading The charm of Loft’s personality was a variable factor.
something that is lost
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
lurenounUS /lʊr/
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
not any; not one
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading The charm of Loft’s personality was a variable factor.
potencynounUS /ˈpoʊtənsi/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
on the contrary
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
repellentnounUS /rɪˈpelənt/
a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
express the need or desire for
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The charm of Loft’s personality was a variable factor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
unresponsiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈspɑːnsɪv/
not responding to some influence or stimulus
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
VALENTINEnounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
variableadjectiveUS /ˈveriəbəl/
liable to or capable of change
From this reading The charm of Loft’s personality was a variable factor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CELEBRATED GUEST VALENTINE LOFT was of most courteous even genial demeanor, but he also had an air of dictatorship about him that somehow made any request of his seem a command.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
we'll
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From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
week-end
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From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
at the time that
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And this with no loss of courtesy or geniality, but rather with a potency that made his hearer eager to accede to his wishes.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading When he chose to exercise it, few could withstand its lure, but when he elected to be aloof or indifferent, he was so unresponsive as to be almost repellent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
you'll
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From this reading It was with his most cordial smile that he said, “If you’ll come for the week-end, Mr. Curran, we’ll do all we can to entertain you, and I know you’ll entertain us.”
