used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Boy was a favorite everywhere, even more so, perhaps, than in London.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading American society saw no mystery about him, and would not have cared if it had.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
aestheticadjectiveUS /esˈθetɪk/
relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading American society saw no mystery about him, and would not have cared if it had.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
a youthful male person
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading American society saw no mystery about him, and would not have cared if it had.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
divisible by two
From this reading The Boy was a favorite everywhere, even more so, perhaps, than in London.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The Boy was a favorite everywhere, even more so, perhaps, than in London.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading They were not very favorably impressed.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The Boy was a favorite everywhere, even more so, perhaps, than in London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
set up or found
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
frivolities
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From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading American society saw no mystery about him, and would not have cared if it had.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading American society saw no mystery about him, and would not have cared if it had.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading American society saw no mystery about him, and would not have cared if it had.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading They were not very favorably impressed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The Boy was a favorite everywhere, even more so, perhaps, than in London.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
held dear
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Boy was a favorite everywhere, even more so, perhaps, than in London.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading American society saw no mystery about him, and would not have cared if it had.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
not any; not one
From this reading American society saw no mystery about him, and would not have cared if it had.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not very favorably impressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
by chance
From this reading The Boy was a favorite everywhere, even more so, perhaps, than in London.
cut with a saw
From this reading American society saw no mystery about him, and would not have cared if it had.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Boy was a favorite everywhere, even more so, perhaps, than in London.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading American society saw no mystery about him, and would not have cared if it had.
in the near future
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Boy was a favorite everywhere, even more so, perhaps, than in London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not very favorably impressed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
Verdayne
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From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were not very favorably impressed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not very favorably impressed.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was all too extravagant for their Old World tastes--not too magnificent, for they both loved splendor--but it shouted its cost too loudly in their ears, and grated on their nerves and shocked their aesthetic sense.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading American society saw no mystery about him, and would not have cared if it had.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Paul Verdayne had many acquaintances and friends in New York, and much against their inclination he and the Boy soon found themselves absorbed in the whirl of frivolities.
