used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
(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 He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I came up, I found Guy quite established and at home.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I came up, I found Guy quite established and at home.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When I came up, I found Guy quite established and at home.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
consistentlyadverbUS /kənˈsɪstəntli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
disbelieved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading When I came up, I found Guy quite established and at home.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
flaccidadjectiveUS /ˈflæksɪd/
drooping without elasticity; wanting in stiffness
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
set up or found
From this reading When I came up, I found Guy quite established and at home.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading When I came up, I found Guy quite established and at home.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
Hezekiah's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When I came up, I found Guy quite established and at home.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I came up, I found Guy quite established and at home.
impartiallyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəli/
in an impartial manner
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
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 He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
precludingverbUS /prɪˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When I came up, I found Guy quite established and at home.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
sunsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
a special situation
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When I came up, I found Guy quite established and at home.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "Through many an hour of summer suns, By many pleasant ways, Like Hezekiah's, backward runs The shadow of my days."
at the time that
From this reading When I came up, I found Guy quite established and at home.
which person or people
From this reading There was but one individual who hated him thoroughly, and I think the feeling was mutual--the senior tutor, a flaccid being, with a hand that felt like a fish two days out of water, a large nose, and a perpetual cold in his head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a general favorite with all the men he knew at college, though intimate with but very few.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He consistently and impartially disbelieved every one on their word, requiring material proof of each assertion; an original mode of acquiring the confidence of his pupils, and precluding any thing like an attempt at deception on their part.
