used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He was often asked, and he accepted as often as he could.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was nothing against him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was often asked, and he accepted as often as he could.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was often asked, and he accepted as often as he could.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He was often asked, and he accepted as often as he could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
Brinsley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It chanced that on that evening Roger Brinsley was to dine with the Miss Miners.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading It chanced that on that evening Roger Brinsley was to dine with the Miss Miners.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was often asked, and he accepted as often as he could.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading It chanced that on that evening Roger Brinsley was to dine with the Miss Miners.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It chanced that on that evening Roger Brinsley was to dine with the Miss Miners.
at any time
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was often asked, and he accepted as often as he could.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It chanced that on that evening Roger Brinsley was to dine with the Miss Miners.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
Lawrence'snounUS /ˈlɔːrənsɪz/
possessive form of “lawrence” — Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
MinersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading It chanced that on that evening Roger Brinsley was to dine with the Miss Miners.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It chanced that on that evening Roger Brinsley was to dine with the Miss Miners.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
not any; not one
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing against him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was often asked, and he accepted as often as he could.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It chanced that on that evening Roger Brinsley was to dine with the Miss Miners.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It chanced that on that evening Roger Brinsley was to dine with the Miss Miners.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
that is looked for
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
express in words
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It chanced that on that evening Roger Brinsley was to dine with the Miss Miners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It chanced that on that evening Roger Brinsley was to dine with the Miss Miners.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It chanced that on that evening Roger Brinsley was to dine with the Miss Miners.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
unfoundedadjectiveUS /ənˈfaʊndɪd/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It chanced that on that evening Roger Brinsley was to dine with the Miss Miners.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
which person or people
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was not so much sought after elsewhere, as he was willing to let the four ladies believe, for there were people in Bar Harbour who shared Lawrence's distrust of him, while admitting that, so far as they could tell, it was quite unfounded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It chanced that on that evening Roger Brinsley was to dine with the Miss Miners.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The men said that he played a good deal at the club, and remarked that he was a good type of the professional gambler, but no one ever said that he won too much.
