used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was puzzled, for people, while they shunned him, did not appear uncivil.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
completely unclothed
From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
carcassesnounUS /ˈkɑːrkəsɪz/
plural of “carcass” — the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
a game played with playing cards
From this reading No more invitations to tea and cards showered in upon the jolly parson.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THOMPSON'S _Castle of Indolenece_.
comfortlessadjective
without comfort
From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
travel across or pass over
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
defiledadjective
morally blemished; stained or impure
From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was puzzled, for people, while they shunned him, did not appear uncivil.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
set up or found
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
Gawtrey
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From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
gibbets
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From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
Indolenece
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From this reading THOMPSON'S _Castle of Indolenece_.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading No more invitations to tea and cards showered in upon the jolly parson.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading No more invitations to tea and cards showered in upon the jolly parson.
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No more invitations to tea and cards showered in upon the jolly parson.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
not any; not one
From this reading No more invitations to tea and cards showered in upon the jolly parson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THOMPSON'S _Castle of Indolenece_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading No more invitations to tea and cards showered in upon the jolly parson.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He was puzzled, for people, while they shunned him, did not appear uncivil.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading He was puzzled, for people, while they shunned him, did not appear uncivil.
determined
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading No more invitations to tea and cards showered in upon the jolly parson.
shunnedverbUS /ʃʌnd/
inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading He was puzzled, for people, while they shunned him, did not appear uncivil.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading No more invitations to tea and cards showered in upon the jolly parson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was puzzled, for people, while they shunned him, did not appear uncivil.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
THOMPSON'SnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsənz/
possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading THOMPSON'S _Castle of Indolenece_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
unciviladjectiveUS /ənˈsɪvəl/
lacking civility or good manners
From this reading He was puzzled, for people, while they shunned him, did not appear uncivil.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No more invitations to tea and cards showered in upon the jolly parson.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was puzzled, for people, while they shunned him, did not appear uncivil.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was puzzled, for people, while they shunned him, did not appear uncivil.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mr. Gawtrey did not wish to give his foe the triumph of thinking he had driven him from Milan; he resolved to stay and brave it out; but when he appeared in public, he found the acquaintances he had formed bow politely, but cross to the other side of the way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A desert wild Before them stretched bare, comfortless, and vast, With gibbets, bones, and carcasses defiled."
