used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I address him as Old Hundred still, though he is a learned lawyer in line for a judgeship.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
speak to
From this reading I address him as Old Hundred still, though he is a learned lawyer in line for a judgeship.
in the past
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I address him as Old Hundred still, though he is a learned lawyer in line for a judgeship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was fretful, he said, because we were sure to be terribly disillusioned.
for the reason that
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Old Hundred was fretful on the journey.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
disillusionedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənd/
freed from illusion
From this reading He was fretful, he said, because we were sure to be terribly disillusioned.
easy-chair
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From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
fretfuladjectiveUS /ˈfretfəl/
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading But Old Hundred was fretful on the journey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
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From this reading But Old Hundred was fretful on the journey.
hymnsnounUS /hɪmz/
plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I address him as Old Hundred still, though he is a learned lawyer in line for a judgeship.
an instinctive motive
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I address him as Old Hundred still, though he is a learned lawyer in line for a judgeship.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I address him as Old Hundred still, though he is a learned lawyer in line for a judgeship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But Old Hundred was fretful on the journey.
judgeshipnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒʃɪp/
the position of judge
From this reading I address him as Old Hundred still, though he is a learned lawyer in line for a judgeship.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading I address him as Old Hundred still, though he is a learned lawyer in line for a judgeship.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I address him as Old Hundred still, though he is a learned lawyer in line for a judgeship.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I address him as Old Hundred still, though he is a learned lawyer in line for a judgeship.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But Old Hundred was fretful on the journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Old Hundred was fretful on the journey.
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
the possibility of future success
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was fretful, he said, because we were sure to be terribly disillusioned.
the state of being asleep
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
not in physical motion
From this reading I address him as Old Hundred still, though he is a learned lawyer in line for a judgeship.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was fretful, he said, because we were sure to be terribly disillusioned.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading He was fretful, he said, because we were sure to be terribly disillusioned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Old Hundred was fretful on the journey.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I address him as Old Hundred still, though he is a learned lawyer in line for a judgeship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was fretful, he said, because we were sure to be terribly disillusioned.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
ventilatedadjectiveUS /ˈventəleɪtɪd/
exposed to air
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Old Hundred was fretful on the journey.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was fretful, he said, because we were sure to be terribly disillusioned.
at the time that
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But he is not a man accustomed in these later years to act on impulse, and the prospect of a night on a sleeping car, without pajamas, did not, I fancy, appeal to him, now that he faced it from the badly ventilated car aisle, instead of the club easy-chair.
a late time of life
From this reading We called him Old Hundred years ago, because he always proposed that tune at Sunday evening meetings, when the leader "called for hymns."
