used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The conversation at dinner did not begin brilliantly.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Katharine avoided looking at him, which she could easily do, as she sat between him and her father.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The conversation at dinner did not begin brilliantly.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Katharine avoided looking at him, which she could easily do, as she sat between him and her father.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading The conversation at dinner did not begin brilliantly.
communicativeadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation at dinner did not begin brilliantly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Katharine avoided looking at him, which she could easily do, as she sat between him and her father.
Crowdie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The conversation at dinner did not begin brilliantly.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The conversation at dinner did not begin brilliantly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Katharine avoided looking at him, which she could easily do, as she sat between him and her father.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As usual, it was her mother who made the first effort to talk.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
apart from; not including
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Katharine avoided looking at him, which she could easily do, as she sat between him and her father.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
ferociouslyadverbUS /fərˈoʊʃɪsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Katharine avoided looking at him, which she could easily do, as she sat between him and her father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Katharine avoided looking at him, which she could easily do, as she sat between him and her father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
hobbynounUS /ˈhɑːbi/
an auxiliary activity
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As usual, it was her mother who made the first effort to talk.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
Katharine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
Lauderdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Katharine avoided looking at him, which she could easily do, as she sat between him and her father.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As usual, it was her mother who made the first effort to talk.
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 Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
the force of workers available
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As usual, it was her mother who made the first effort to talk.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The conversation at dinner did not begin brilliantly.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Katharine avoided looking at him, which she could easily do, as she sat between him and her father.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Katharine avoided looking at him, which she could easily do, as she sat between him and her father.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The conversation at dinner did not begin brilliantly.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual, it was her mother who made the first effort to talk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Lauderdale was tired, and Katharine was preoccupied; as was natural, old Mr. Lauderdale was not easily moved to talk except upon his favourite hobby, and Alexander Junior was solemnly and ferociously hungry, as many strong men are at regular hours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Katharine avoided looking at him, which she could easily do, as she sat between him and her father.
which person or people
From this reading As usual, it was her mother who made the first effort to talk.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading As for Crowdie, he always felt a little out of his element amongst his wife’s relations, of whom he stood somewhat in awe, and he was more observant than communicative at first.
