used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading He refused to reduce his son's allowance by one single penny.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So Philip came and went as he chose, and took life easily.
antipodesnounUS /æntɪpoʊdiz/
any two places or regions on diametrically opposite sides of the Earth
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So Philip came and went as he chose, and took life easily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He refused to reduce his son's allowance by one single penny.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So Philip came and went as he chose, and took life easily.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading So Philip came and went as he chose, and took life easily.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And he did so find it.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading So Philip came and went as he chose, and took life easily.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading And he did so find it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
Fordham
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From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
set up or found
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He refused to reduce his son's allowance by one single penny.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He refused to reduce his son's allowance by one single penny.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading So Philip came and went as he chose, and took life easily.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He refused to reduce his son's allowance by one single penny.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading He refused to reduce his son's allowance by one single penny.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading So Philip came and went as he chose, and took life easily.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading He refused to reduce his son's allowance by one single penny.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He refused to reduce his son's allowance by one single penny.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He refused to reduce his son's allowance by one single penny.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Philip came and went as he chose, and took life easily.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading He refused to reduce his son's allowance by one single penny.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
sufficiencynounUS /səˈfɪʃənsi/
sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He refused to reduce his son's allowance by one single penny.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So Philip came and went as he chose, and took life easily.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So Philip came and went as he chose, and took life easily.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Richard Fordham was the exact antipodes to his friend both in appearance and disposition, which may have accounted for the excellent relations existing between the two.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had no expensive tastes, and with a sufficiency of cash, good looks, excellent spirits, and an unlimited capacity for enjoyment, little is it to be wondered at if he found the process of "seeing the world" a very pleasant experience indeed.
