used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading He had need of time to collect his thoughts, too, and arrange his plans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
Atlee
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From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
Atlee's
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From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Be it so.
cavalierlyadverbUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrli/
in a proud and domineering manner
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading He had need of time to collect his thoughts, too, and arrange his plans.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
the act of departing
From this reading This sudden departure of his would, he well knew, displease Kearney.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
someone who is a detective
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
displeaseverbUS /dɪˈspliːz/
give displeasure to
From this reading This sudden departure of his would, he well knew, displease Kearney.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
drawing-room
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From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
DUSKnounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had need of time to collect his thoughts, too, and arrange his plans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had need of time to collect his thoughts, too, and arrange his plans.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
Joe's
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From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
Kearney
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From this reading This sudden departure of his would, he well knew, displease Kearney.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This sudden departure of his would, he well knew, displease Kearney.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He had need of time to collect his thoughts, too, and arrange his plans.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He had need of time to collect his thoughts, too, and arrange his plans.
quitted
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From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
savourverb
have flavor; taste of something
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading This sudden departure of his would, he well knew, displease Kearney.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sudden departure of his would, he well knew, displease Kearney.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had need of time to collect his thoughts, too, and arrange his plans.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had need of time to collect his thoughts, too, and arrange his plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
tuft-hunting
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From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
Walpole's
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From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
(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 This sudden departure of his would, he well knew, displease Kearney.
at the time that
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It would savour of a degree of impertinence, in treating their hospitality so cavalierly, that Dick was certain to resent, and not less certain to attribute to a tuft-hunting weakness on Atlee's part of which he had frequently declared he detected signs in Joe's character.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading IN THE GARDEN AT DUSK When Atlee quitted Walpole's room, he was far too full of doubt and speculation to wish to join the company in the drawing-room.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This sudden departure of his would, he well knew, displease Kearney.
