used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading It would be a different matter if I had the ability to make the record as pleasant as the experience.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My kind-hearted uncle appeared to regret the general want of cordiality for my sake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would be a different matter if I had the ability to make the record as pleasant as the experience.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
circulatingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪŋ/
passing from one to another
From this reading “The circulating hours dividing ’Twixt reading, walking, eating, riding.”
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading My kind-hearted uncle appeared to regret the general want of cordiality for my sake.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
didn't
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From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It would be a different matter if I had the ability to make the record as pleasant as the experience.
having made preparations
From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading “The circulating hours dividing ’Twixt reading, walking, eating, riding.”
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
the act of consuming food
From this reading “The circulating hours dividing ’Twixt reading, walking, eating, riding.”
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It would be a different matter if I had the ability to make the record as pleasant as the experience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My kind-hearted uncle appeared to regret the general want of cordiality for my sake.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading My kind-hearted uncle appeared to regret the general want of cordiality for my sake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It would be a different matter if I had the ability to make the record as pleasant as the experience.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading “The circulating hours dividing ’Twixt reading, walking, eating, riding.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It would be a different matter if I had the ability to make the record as pleasant as the experience.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It would be a different matter if I had the ability to make the record as pleasant as the experience.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be a different matter if I had the ability to make the record as pleasant as the experience.
Jenyns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading My kind-hearted uncle appeared to regret the general want of cordiality for my sake.
engage in
From this reading It would be a different matter if I had the ability to make the record as pleasant as the experience.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It would be a different matter if I had the ability to make the record as pleasant as the experience.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It would be a different matter if I had the ability to make the record as pleasant as the experience.
on the contrary
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading “The circulating hours dividing ’Twixt reading, walking, eating, riding.”
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It would be a different matter if I had the ability to make the record as pleasant as the experience.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading My kind-hearted uncle appeared to regret the general want of cordiality for my sake.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading “The circulating hours dividing ’Twixt reading, walking, eating, riding.”
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading My kind-hearted uncle appeared to regret the general want of cordiality for my sake.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The circulating hours dividing ’Twixt reading, walking, eating, riding.”
TheresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be a different matter if I had the ability to make the record as pleasant as the experience.
Twixt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The circulating hours dividing ’Twixt reading, walking, eating, riding.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading “The circulating hours dividing ’Twixt reading, walking, eating, riding.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading My kind-hearted uncle appeared to regret the general want of cordiality for my sake.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One or two neighbours were disposed to be friendly; but unfortunately, they were people Theresa didn’t care about.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Jenyns._ A regular account of my doings during my stay at uncle Dick’s house would be rather wearisome.
