used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Hitherto Mr. Drummond had acknowledged his afternoon to be a success.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Hitherto Mr. Drummond had acknowledged his afternoon to be a success.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Indeed, his attention had quite flattered his host.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hitherto Mr. Drummond had acknowledged his afternoon to be a success.
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 He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
Crump's
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From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
a female human offspring
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
Drummond
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From this reading Hitherto Mr. Drummond had acknowledged his afternoon to be a success.
a boy or man
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Indeed, his attention had quite flattered his host.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
geraniumsnounUS /dʒərˈeɪniəmz/
plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
a quick look
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hitherto Mr. Drummond had acknowledged his afternoon to be a success.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hitherto Mr. Drummond had acknowledged his afternoon to be a success.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto Mr. Drummond had acknowledged his afternoon to be a success.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Indeed, his attention had quite flattered his host.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, his attention had quite flattered his host.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
immediately past
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
MiddletonnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
Middleton's
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From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Hitherto Mr. Drummond had acknowledged his afternoon to be a success.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
new-comers
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From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Indeed, his attention had quite flattered his host.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Hitherto Mr. Drummond had acknowledged his afternoon to be a success.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
at the time that
From this reading "Really, Drummond is a very intelligent fellow," he observed to his daughter, when they were at last left alone,--"a very intelligent fellow, and so thoroughly gentlemanly."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
a Caucasian
From this reading A VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had obtained a glimpse of the new-comers through Mrs. Crump's screen of geraniums, and had listened with much interest to Colonel Middleton's innocent gossip, while Miss Middleton had poured out their tea.
