used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
ABOVEprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
(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 To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The house, it appears, has three floors and a basement.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The house, it appears, has three floors and a basement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
collectivelyadverbUS /kəˈlektɪvli/
in conjunction with; combined
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
discriminationnounUS /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
having the place or position changed
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
the organ of sight
From this reading Mrs. Wiles has a more observant eye, and to her, therefore, I resorted for the finer shades.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading Mrs. Wiles has a more observant eye, and to her, therefore, I resorted for the finer shades.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The house, it appears, has three floors and a basement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Wiles has a more observant eye, and to her, therefore, I resorted for the finer shades.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
a man of refinement
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Wiles has a more observant eye, and to her, therefore, I resorted for the finer shades.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Wiles has a more observant eye, and to her, therefore, I resorted for the finer shades.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house, it appears, has three floors and a basement.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Wiles has a more observant eye, and to her, therefore, I resorted for the finer shades.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
as might be expected
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
nicestadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsɪst/
superlative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
not any; not one
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
not one, and not any
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Mrs. Wiles has a more observant eye, and to her, therefore, I resorted for the finer shades.
come into possession of
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
PRIMROSEnounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
resortedverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading Mrs. Wiles has a more observant eye, and to her, therefore, I resorted for the finer shades.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
RUDELYadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
express in words
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
severallyadverbUS /ˈsevrəli/
apart from others
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Mrs. Wiles has a more observant eye, and to her, therefore, I resorted for the finer shades.
TERRACEnounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Mrs. Wiles has a more observant eye, and to her, therefore, I resorted for the finer shades.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The house, it appears, has three floors and a basement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
a source of difficulty
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
trouseredadjective
dressed in trousers
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
precisely as stated
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The twins had severally and collectively assured us that they offered hospitality to none but gentlemen, and that four of the nicest gentlemen living were at present under their roof; but the twins have no discrimination.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
which person or people
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
WilesnounUS /waɪlz/
plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
From this reading IN WHICH THE FOUR GENTLEMEN ABOVE US OBTAIN THEIR CHARACTERS AND PRIMROSE TERRACE IS RUDELY DISTURBED One of the first questions which I put to Mrs. Wiles referred very naturally to the other residents of the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To them a gentleman is a gentleman--that is to say, a trousered creature who lives on bacon, makes (compared with a lady) no trouble at all, and pays his rent.
