used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading A room on the second floor was appropriated to old Anthony, where he spent much of his time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
a small house with a single story
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THREE days later, two things puzzled the good people of Pocasset.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A room on the second floor was appropriated to old Anthony, where he spent much of his time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THREE days later, two things puzzled the good people of Pocasset.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
how
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From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THREE days later, two things puzzled the good people of Pocasset.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
something that is lost
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A room on the second floor was appropriated to old Anthony, where he spent much of his time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THREE days later, two things puzzled the good people of Pocasset.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A room on the second floor was appropriated to old Anthony, where he spent much of his time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THREE days later, two things puzzled the good people of Pocasset.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
Pocasset
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THREE days later, two things puzzled the good people of Pocasset.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading THREE days later, two things puzzled the good people of Pocasset.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
reclusenounUS /rɪˈkluːs/
one who lives in solitude
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A room on the second floor was appropriated to old Anthony, where he spent much of his time.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A room on the second floor was appropriated to old Anthony, where he spent much of his time.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A room on the second floor was appropriated to old Anthony, where he spent much of his time.
required or under orders
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREE days later, two things puzzled the good people of Pocasset.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THREE days later, two things puzzled the good people of Pocasset.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE days later, two things puzzled the good people of Pocasset.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A room on the second floor was appropriated to old Anthony, where he spent much of his time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THREE days later, two things puzzled the good people of Pocasset.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was the removal of old Anthony from his lonely cabin to the small but comfortable cottage of Mrs. Manning.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was voted by the village people a very sensible move, but they were at a loss to understand how the recluse had been persuaded to change his mode of life.
in or at the place that
From this reading A room on the second floor was appropriated to old Anthony, where he spent much of his time.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was quite poor, but the two or three dollars a week he would be able to pay the widow would be a help.
