used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading The regular and himself had been alluded to as Yankee officers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The regular and himself had been alluded to as Yankee officers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The regular and himself had been alluded to as Yankee officers.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The regular and himself had been alluded to as Yankee officers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
drawing-room
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From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading FIGHTING JOE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
a man of refinement
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
Hasbrouk
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From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The regular and himself had been alluded to as Yankee officers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
JOE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FIGHTING JOE.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
Maud
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From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The regular and himself had been alluded to as Yankee officers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
in the near future
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The regular and himself had been alluded to as Yankee officers.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
Riggleston
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From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
SOMERS
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From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS, though he said nothing to his companion about the remark to which they had listened, could not help thinking about it.
which person or people
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was evident that some one was present who ought not to be present; but as a guest in the house, it was not competent for him to investigate the meaning of the suspicious words.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading The regular and himself had been alluded to as Yankee officers.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Major Riggleston presently returned to the drawing-room, attended by an elderly gentleman, whom he introduced as his father, and a beautiful but majestic and haughty young lady of eighteen, whom he introduced as Miss Maud Hasbrouk.
