used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is time to say a few words as to what my father was like.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Consequently he never allowed anything to make a deeper impression on him than he could help.
in addition
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
any thing at all
From this reading Consequently he never allowed anything to make a deeper impression on him than he could help.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is time to say a few words as to what my father was like.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently he never allowed anything to make a deeper impression on him than he could help.
deem to be
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Consequently he never allowed anything to make a deeper impression on him than he could help.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Consequently he never allowed anything to make a deeper impression on him than he could help.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
having made preparations
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It is time to say a few words as to what my father was like.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is time to say a few words as to what my father was like.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading FOREIGN TRAVEL.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
depressingly dark
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
hatingverbUS /ˈheɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Consequently he never allowed anything to make a deeper impression on him than he could help.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Consequently he never allowed anything to make a deeper impression on him than he could help.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Consequently he never allowed anything to make a deeper impression on him than he could help.
IntenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is time to say a few words as to what my father was like.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is time to say a few words as to what my father was like.
joviallyadverb
in a jovial manner
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is time to say a few words as to what my father was like.
engage in
From this reading Consequently he never allowed anything to make a deeper impression on him than he could help.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is time to say a few words as to what my father was like.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Consequently he never allowed anything to make a deeper impression on him than he could help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Consequently he never allowed anything to make a deeper impression on him than he could help.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
poisonousadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
having the qualities or effects of a poison
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
with little or no delay
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
relieve from
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
express in words
From this reading It is time to say a few words as to what my father was like.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Consequently he never allowed anything to make a deeper impression on him than he could help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is time to say a few words as to what my father was like.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is time to say a few words as to what my father was like.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FOREIGN TRAVEL.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is time to say a few words as to what my father was like.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is time to say a few words as to what my father was like.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He seemed to consider everything unpleasant, dull, sad, or gloomy, as a sort of poisonous external application which must be got rid of promptly, lest it should get absorbed into the system.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Intensely selfish, and hating trouble, he was also extremely sociable, jovially disposed, easily amused, and endowed with an enviable facility for shaking off whatever was disagreeable.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It is time to say a few words as to what my father was like.
