used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was his role in company to play the confidential servant.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading It was his role in company to play the confidential servant.
CopleynounUS /ˈkɑːpli/
American painter who did portraits of Paul Revere and John Hancock before fleeing to England to avoid the American Revolution (1738-1815)
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
domineeringadjectiveUS /ˌdɑːməˈnɪrɪŋ/
tending to domineer
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading He was quiet and subdued, though nothing escaped his sharp glance.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
Fielden
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From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading Foster more or less obliterated himself.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He was quiet and subdued, though nothing escaped his sharp glance.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
Haredale's
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From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Foster more or less obliterated himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his role in company to play the confidential servant.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Foster more or less obliterated himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Foster more or less obliterated himself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was quiet and subdued, though nothing escaped his sharp glance.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
obliteratedadjectiveUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/
reduced to nothingness
From this reading Foster more or less obliterated himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Foster more or less obliterated himself.
by chance
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was his role in company to play the confidential servant.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was quiet and subdued, though nothing escaped his sharp glance.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading It was his role in company to play the confidential servant.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It was his role in company to play the confidential servant.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He was quiet and subdued, though nothing escaped his sharp glance.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading He was quiet and subdued, though nothing escaped his sharp glance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was quiet and subdued, though nothing escaped his sharp glance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
TOILSnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading IN THE TOILS In spite of his dislike of Copley, Fielden could not see much to object to in his manner as he came forward to receive his guests.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was, perhaps, a trifle loud and domineering, perhaps a little too familiar in the way in which he held May Haredale's hand in his.
