used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCRUPLES Captain Campion gave a large dinner party on All-Hallows-Eve.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
All-Hallows-Eve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCRUPLES Captain Campion gave a large dinner party on All-Hallows-Eve.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
CampionnounUS /ˈkæmpiən/
any plant of the genus Silene
From this reading SCRUPLES Captain Campion gave a large dinner party on All-Hallows-Eve.
cannot
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From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading SCRUPLES Captain Campion gave a large dinner party on All-Hallows-Eve.
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading SCRUPLES Captain Campion gave a large dinner party on All-Hallows-Eve.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
one or the other of two
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
divisible by two
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Letheby was invited and went.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
a boy or man
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading SCRUPLES Captain Campion gave a large dinner party on All-Hallows-Eve.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There is hardly, indeed, any great risk of meeting too intellectual people in Ireland just now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
only a very short time before
From this reading There is hardly, indeed, any great risk of meeting too intellectual people in Ireland just now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There is hardly, indeed, any great risk of meeting too intellectual people in Ireland just now.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading There is hardly, indeed, any great risk of meeting too intellectual people in Ireland just now.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Father Letheby was invited and went.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
and nothing more
From this reading There is hardly, indeed, any great risk of meeting too intellectual people in Ireland just now.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SCRUPLES Captain Campion gave a large dinner party on All-Hallows-Eve.
Letheby
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From this reading Father Letheby was invited and went.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
materialisticadjectiveUS /məˌtɪriəˈlɪstɪk/
marked by materialism
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
come together
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There is hardly, indeed, any great risk of meeting too intellectual people in Ireland just now.
microscopenounUS /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/
magnifier of the image of small objects
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There is hardly, indeed, any great risk of meeting too intellectual people in Ireland just now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCRUPLES Captain Campion gave a large dinner party on All-Hallows-Eve.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
pardonableadjective
admitting of being pardoned
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading SCRUPLES Captain Campion gave a large dinner party on All-Hallows-Eve.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
pretentiousadjectiveUS /priˈtenʃəs/
making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
on the contrary
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading There is hardly, indeed, any great risk of meeting too intellectual people in Ireland just now.
scalpelnounUS /ˈskælpəl/
a thin straight surgical knife used in dissection and surgery
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
SCRUPLESnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading SCRUPLES Captain Campion gave a large dinner party on All-Hallows-Eve.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is hardly, indeed, any great risk of meeting too intellectual people in Ireland just now.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There is hardly, indeed, any great risk of meeting too intellectual people in Ireland just now.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Father Letheby was invited and went.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Father Letheby was invited and went.
which person or people
From this reading It is a ghostly time; and, in Ireland, every one, even the most advanced and materialistic, feels that the air is full of strange beings, who cannot be accounted for either by the microscope or the scalpel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was rather glad he did go, for I felt that the village was rather dull for such a brilliant young fellow; and I had a kind of pardonable pride in thinking that he would be fully competent to meet on their own level any pretentious people that might stray hither from more civilized centres.
