used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am delighted, Major Montgomerie, to hear you say so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Colonel D'Egville looked the gratification he felt at the avowal.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading Colonel D'Egville looked the gratification he felt at the avowal.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
chieftainsnounUS /ˈtʃiːftənz/
plural of “chieftain” — the leader of a group of people
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
D'Egville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
greatly pleased
From this reading "I am delighted, Major Montgomerie, to hear you say so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
the organ of sight
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Colonel D'Egville looked the gratification he felt at the avowal.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading Colonel D'Egville looked the gratification he felt at the avowal.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I am delighted, Major Montgomerie, to hear you say so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Colonel D'Egville looked the gratification he felt at the avowal.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
a particular point in time
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
Montgomerie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
and nothing more
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
recedingnounUS /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
a slow or gradual disappearance
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
Identical; not different.
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
express in words
From this reading "I am delighted, Major Montgomerie, to hear you say so.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am delighted, Major Montgomerie, to hear you say so.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
TecumsehnounUS /təˈkʌmsə/
a famous chief of the Shawnee who tried to unite Indian tribes against the increasing white settlement (1768-1813)
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am delighted, Major Montgomerie, to hear you say so.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
in or at the place that
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What a truly noble looking being!" observed Major Montgomerie, as he followed with his eye the receding form of the athletic but graceful Tecumseh.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know, Colonel D'Egville, I could almost forgive your nephew his success of this morning, in consideration of the pleasure he has procured me in this meeting."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading My only fear was that, in making those chieftains my guests at the same moment with yourself and niece, I might have unconsciously appeared to slight, where slight was certainly not intended.
