used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
(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 "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
approvesverbUS /əˈpruːvz/
third-person singular of “approve” — give sanction to
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading May I ask if you have seen many of late?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is it true that he goes at the pace of a railway locomotive?" asked Wilkins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading In the course of your remarks to-night you have happened to mention that peculiar bird the ostrich.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of your remarks to-night you have happened to mention that peculiar bird the ostrich.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
divisible by two
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Is it true that he goes at the pace of a railway locomotive?" asked Wilkins.
the act of departing
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In the course of your remarks to-night you have happened to mention that peculiar bird the ostrich.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the course of your remarks to-night you have happened to mention that peculiar bird the ostrich.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is it true that he goes at the pace of a railway locomotive?" asked Wilkins.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading May I ask if you have seen many of late?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the course of your remarks to-night you have happened to mention that peculiar bird the ostrich.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it true that he goes at the pace of a railway locomotive?" asked Wilkins.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it true that he goes at the pace of a railway locomotive?" asked Wilkins.
labours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading May I ask if you have seen many of late?"
locomotivenounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading "Is it true that he goes at the pace of a railway locomotive?" asked Wilkins.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
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 May I ask if you have seen many of late?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May I ask if you have seen many of late?"
the force of workers available
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
make reference to
From this reading In the course of your remarks to-night you have happened to mention that peculiar bird the ostrich.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
ostrichnounUS /ˈɔːstrɪtʃ/
a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
From this reading In the course of your remarks to-night you have happened to mention that peculiar bird the ostrich.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading "Is it true that he goes at the pace of a railway locomotive?" asked Wilkins.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In the course of your remarks to-night you have happened to mention that peculiar bird the ostrich.
philanthropicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
a full supply
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading "Is it true that he goes at the pace of a railway locomotive?" asked Wilkins.
without much difficulty
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading In the course of your remarks to-night you have happened to mention that peculiar bird the ostrich.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading May I ask if you have seen many of late?"
term of address for a man
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the course of your remarks to-night you have happened to mention that peculiar bird the ostrich.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the course of your remarks to-night you have happened to mention that peculiar bird the ostrich.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Is it true that he goes at the pace of a railway locomotive?" asked Wilkins.
precisely as stated
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
which person or people
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading "Is it true that he goes at the pace of a railway locomotive?" asked Wilkins.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
an affirmative
From this reading The missionary smiled at this very obvious attempt to change the subject of conversation, but readily fell in with the major's humour, and replied-- "Oh yes, you will find plenty of them in the course of a few days, if you hold on the course you are going."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, sir," said the major, with the air of a man who highly approves of the philanthropic efforts of all men, so long as they do not interfere with the even tenor of his own way, "I am sure that your disinterested labours merit the gratitude of all good men, and I heartily wish you success.
