used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PINCHBECK ALEXANDER.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
ALEXANDERnounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading A PINCHBECK ALEXANDER.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
cause to be bored
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
Cleanor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
countrymannounUS /ˈkʌntrimən/
a man from your own country
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
at any time
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
fourscorenoun
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
Hosius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
without good reason
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
MacedoniannounUS /ˌmæsəˈdoʊnjən/
a native or inhabitant of Macedon
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
PINCHBECKnoun
an alloy of copper and zinc that is used in cheap jewelry to imitate gold
From this reading A PINCHBECK ALEXANDER.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
remittancenounUS /riˈmɪtəns/
a payment of money sent to a person in another place
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
precisely as stated
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had expected from the name, Hosius, to find in him a countryman of his own, and was not a little surprised to discover that he was a Jew.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading His house presented a very mean exterior to the observer--the Jews had already begun to adopt this almost universal method of concealing their wealth--but it was really a large and splendid mansion.
which person or people
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On arriving at the Macedonian capital, Cleanor made it his first business to call on the merchant to whom his remittance had been made.
a late time of life
From this reading The old man, who bore his fourscore years very lightly, and was as shrewd and keen in business as he had ever been in his prime, was very cordial and hospitable.
