used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Now, in America a young man in evening clothes and a top-hat may be a terrible object.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
aroused or activated
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
clothing in general
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading This matter of hats is one of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
not in action or at work
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
impassivitynoun
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Now, in America a young man in evening clothes and a top-hat may be a terrible object.
a particular point in time
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
not any; not one
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
being perceived or observed
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, in America a young man in evening clothes and a top-hat may be a terrible object.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Now, in America a young man in evening clothes and a top-hat may be a terrible object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This matter of hats is one of them.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
rescuersnounUS /ˈreskjuːərz/
plural of “rescuer” — a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Now, in America a young man in evening clothes and a top-hat may be a terrible object.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This matter of hats is one of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
top-hat
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From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
in or at the place that
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading He is not likely to do violence, but he is likely to do impassivity and indifference to the point where they become worse than violence.
but in spite of that
From this reading There are certain of the more idle phases of civilization to which America has not yet awakened--and it is a matter of no moment if she remains unaware.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was to be noticed in this band of rescuers a young man in evening clothes and top-hat.
