used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Another, the first greetings hardly over, asked me how I accounted for the universal meagreness of my countrymen.
affectsnounUS /əˈfekts/
plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another, the first greetings hardly over, asked me how I accounted for the universal meagreness of my countrymen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Another, the first greetings hardly over, asked me how I accounted for the universal meagreness of my countrymen.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Is it in the climate?
ConfederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading Another, the first greetings hardly over, asked me how I accounted for the universal meagreness of my countrymen.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Perhaps they suffer from the sea-voyage like some of the more delicate wines.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
one or the other of two
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
else
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From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
exportedverbUS /ɪkˈspɔːrtəd/
past form of “export” — sell or transfer abroad
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Another, the first greetings hardly over, asked me how I accounted for the universal meagreness of my countrymen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Another, the first greetings hardly over, asked me how I accounted for the universal meagreness of my countrymen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps they suffer from the sea-voyage like some of the more delicate wines.
a man of refinement
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Another, the first greetings hardly over, asked me how I accounted for the universal meagreness of my countrymen.
only a very short time before
From this reading Another, the first greetings hardly over, asked me how I accounted for the universal meagreness of my countrymen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
how
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From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Is it in the climate?
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it in the climate?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it in the climate?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Perhaps they suffer from the sea-voyage like some of the more delicate wines.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
social deportment
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
meagrenessnoun
the quality of being meager
From this reading Another, the first greetings hardly over, asked me how I accounted for the universal meagreness of my countrymen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps they suffer from the sea-voyage like some of the more delicate wines.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Another, the first greetings hardly over, asked me how I accounted for the universal meagreness of my countrymen.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Another, the first greetings hardly over, asked me how I accounted for the universal meagreness of my countrymen.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps they suffer from the sea-voyage like some of the more delicate wines.
sea-voyage
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From this reading Perhaps they suffer from the sea-voyage like some of the more delicate wines.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Perhaps they suffer from the sea-voyage like some of the more delicate wines.
in a strange manner
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
subdueverbUS /səbˈduː/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Perhaps they suffer from the sea-voyage like some of the more delicate wines.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
sympathizedverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/
past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Is it in the climate?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps they suffer from the sea-voyage like some of the more delicate wines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Another, the first greetings hardly over, asked me how I accounted for the universal meagreness of my countrymen.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
at the time that
From this reading Either I have a false notion of European manners, or else the atmosphere affects them strangely when exported hither.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Perhaps they suffer from the sea-voyage like some of the more delicate wines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading During our Civil War an English gentleman of the highest description was kind enough to call upon me, mainly, as it seemed, to inform me how entirely he sympathized with the Confederates, and how sure he felt that we could never subdue them,--“they were the _gentlemen_ of the country, you know.”
