used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading On inquiring after his old acquaintances, he discovered that a great many of them, owing to high rents, had emigrated to America.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On inquiring after his old acquaintances, he discovered that a great many of them, owing to high rents, had emigrated to America.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading On inquiring after his old acquaintances, he discovered that a great many of them, owing to high rents, had emigrated to America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
any thing at all
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
for the reason that
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No sooner were the rites of hospitality performed, than the tide of conversation began to flow with greater freedom.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading No sooner were the rites of hospitality performed, than the tide of conversation began to flow with greater freedom.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
depictverbUS /dɪˈpɪkt/
show in, or as in, a picture
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
give a description of
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading On inquiring after his old acquaintances, he discovered that a great many of them, owing to high rents, had emigrated to America.
emigratedverbUS /ˈeməɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “emigrate” — leave one's country of residence for a new one
From this reading On inquiring after his old acquaintances, he discovered that a great many of them, owing to high rents, had emigrated to America.
the organ of sight
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
FarrellnounUS /ˈferɪl/
United States writer remembered for his novels (1904-1979)
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading No sooner were the rites of hospitality performed, than the tide of conversation began to flow with greater freedom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading No sooner were the rites of hospitality performed, than the tide of conversation began to flow with greater freedom.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading No sooner were the rites of hospitality performed, than the tide of conversation began to flow with greater freedom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On inquiring after his old acquaintances, he discovered that a great many of them, owing to high rents, had emigrated to America.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On inquiring after his old acquaintances, he discovered that a great many of them, owing to high rents, had emigrated to America.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On inquiring after his old acquaintances, he discovered that a great many of them, owing to high rents, had emigrated to America.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading No sooner were the rites of hospitality performed, than the tide of conversation began to flow with greater freedom.
of great significance or value
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading On inquiring after his old acquaintances, he discovered that a great many of them, owing to high rents, had emigrated to America.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
set down according to a plan
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
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 On inquiring after his old acquaintances, he discovered that a great many of them, owing to high rents, had emigrated to America.
make reference to
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner were the rites of hospitality performed, than the tide of conversation began to flow with greater freedom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On inquiring after his old acquaintances, he discovered that a great many of them, owing to high rents, had emigrated to America.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading On inquiring after his old acquaintances, he discovered that a great many of them, owing to high rents, had emigrated to America.
penetrationnounUS /ˌpenəˈtreɪʃən/
an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading No sooner were the rites of hospitality performed, than the tide of conversation began to flow with greater freedom.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
with speed
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading On inquiring after his old acquaintances, he discovered that a great many of them, owing to high rents, had emigrated to America.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading No sooner were the rites of hospitality performed, than the tide of conversation began to flow with greater freedom.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner were the rites of hospitality performed, than the tide of conversation began to flow with greater freedom.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner were the rites of hospitality performed, than the tide of conversation began to flow with greater freedom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On inquiring after his old acquaintances, he discovered that a great many of them, owing to high rents, had emigrated to America.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading No sooner were the rites of hospitality performed, than the tide of conversation began to flow with greater freedom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Owen was right, for quickly did the eye of his old friend recognize him, despite of the little plot that was laid to try his penetration.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No sooner were the rites of hospitality performed, than the tide of conversation began to flow with greater freedom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No sooner were the rites of hospitality performed, than the tide of conversation began to flow with greater freedom.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To describe their interview would be to repeat the scene we have already attempted to depict between Owen and Mrs. Farrell.
yeomanrynoun
class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land
From this reading Owen ascertained one important fact, which we will here mention, because it produces, in a great degree, the want of anything like an independent class of yeomanry in the country.
