used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He walked the deck alone, picturesquely attired.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was a man who paid considerable attention to his personal appearance.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He was a man who paid considerable attention to his personal appearance.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He walked the deck alone, picturesquely attired.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
condescendedverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was a man who paid considerable attention to his personal appearance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He walked the deck alone, picturesquely attired.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
fellow-passengers
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From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
a young female
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
Hodden
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From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
Jessop
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From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a man who paid considerable attention to his personal appearance.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
not any; not one
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He was a man who paid considerable attention to his personal appearance.
by chance
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He was a man who paid considerable attention to his personal appearance.
picturesquelyadverb
in a picturesque manner
From this reading He walked the deck alone, picturesquely attired.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He walked the deck alone, picturesquely attired.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
unbentadjective
not bent
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
unfavourableadjective
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked the deck alone, picturesquely attired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first Mr. Hodden held somewhat aloof from his fellow-passengers; but, finding perhaps that there was no general desire to intrude upon him, he condescended to become genial to a select few.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
which person or people
From this reading He was a man who paid considerable attention to his personal appearance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As day followed day, Mr. Hodden unbent so far as to talk frequently with Miss Jessop on what might almost be called equal terms.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The somewhat startling opinions and unexpected remarks of the American girl appeared to interest him, and doubtless tended to confirm his previous unfavourable impressions of the inhabitants of the Western world.
