used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
abhorredverbUS /əbˈhɔːrd/
inflected form of “abhor” — find repugnant
From this reading He detested the generality of human beings, hated company, abhorred teas, dinners, and conversation.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Colonel Tracy had never been a man of society.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading He detested the generality of human beings, hated company, abhorred teas, dinners, and conversation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the compensating liveliness seemed unlikely to enter into Dorothea Tracy's town existence.
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 Colonel Tracy had never been a man of society.
COLONEL'SnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — 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 THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He detested the generality of human beings, hated company, abhorred teas, dinners, and conversation.
compensatingverbUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “compensate” — adjust for
From this reading But the compensating liveliness seemed unlikely to enter into Dorothea Tracy's town existence.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He detested the generality of human beings, hated company, abhorred teas, dinners, and conversation.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He detested the generality of human beings, hated company, abhorred teas, dinners, and conversation.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He detested the generality of human beings, hated company, abhorred teas, dinners, and conversation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
Dorothea
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From this reading But the compensating liveliness seemed unlikely to enter into Dorothea Tracy's town existence.
drawbacksnounUS /ˈdrɔːbæks/
plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
to come or go into
From this reading But the compensating liveliness seemed unlikely to enter into Dorothea Tracy's town existence.
divisible by two
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading But the compensating liveliness seemed unlikely to enter into Dorothea Tracy's town existence.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
generalitynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈæləti/
an idea or conclusion having general application
From this reading He detested the generality of human beings, hated company, abhorred teas, dinners, and conversation.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Colonel Tracy had never been a man of society.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He detested the generality of human beings, hated company, abhorred teas, dinners, and conversation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He detested the generality of human beings, hated company, abhorred teas, dinners, and conversation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the compensating liveliness seemed unlikely to enter into Dorothea Tracy's town existence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
livelinessnounUS /ˈlaɪvlinəs/
general activity and motion
From this reading But the compensating liveliness seemed unlikely to enter into Dorothea Tracy's town existence.
full of life and energy
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Colonel Tracy had never been a man of society.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
by chance
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
a full supply
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the compensating liveliness seemed unlikely to enter into Dorothea Tracy's town existence.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
sootnounUS /sʊt/
a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
teasnounUS /tiːz/
plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He detested the generality of human beings, hated company, abhorred teas, dinners, and conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
tiniestadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪniəst/
superlative of “tiny” — very small
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading But the compensating liveliness seemed unlikely to enter into Dorothea Tracy's town existence.
TracynounUS /ˈtreɪsi/
United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading Colonel Tracy had never been a man of society.
Tracy'snounUS /ˈtreɪsiz/
possessive form of “tracy” — United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading But the compensating liveliness seemed unlikely to enter into Dorothea Tracy's town existence.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading But the compensating liveliness seemed unlikely to enter into Dorothea Tracy's town existence.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading If a man wishes for freedom from society, he is as likely to get what he wants in London as in the tiniest village—perhaps more so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THINGS NOT IN THE COLONEL'S LINE LONDON is commonly counted a lively place, with plenty to do, and abundance to see; even though it has its little drawbacks in the shape of noise, soot, and fog.
