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From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
regarded with admiration
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Ladies especially admired them; the ladies who were intellectual, and found pleasure in the feeling of being more advanced than their neighbours.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ladies especially admired them; the ladies who were intellectual, and found pleasure in the feeling of being more advanced than their neighbours.
cause to be bored
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Ladies especially admired them; the ladies who were intellectual, and found pleasure in the feeling of being more advanced than their neighbours.
divisible by two
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
fathoming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Ladies especially admired them; the ladies who were intellectual, and found pleasure in the feeling of being more advanced than their neighbours.
set up or found
From this reading Ladies especially admired them; the ladies who were intellectual, and found pleasure in the feeling of being more advanced than their neighbours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE HALL.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Ladies especially admired them; the ladies who were intellectual, and found pleasure in the feeling of being more advanced than their neighbours.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Ladies especially admired them; the ladies who were intellectual, and found pleasure in the feeling of being more advanced than their neighbours.
a narrow way or road
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
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 He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
come together
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ladies especially admired them; the ladies who were intellectual, and found pleasure in the feeling of being more advanced than their neighbours.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Ladies especially admired them; the ladies who were intellectual, and found pleasure in the feeling of being more advanced than their neighbours.
not any; not one
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Ladies especially admired them; the ladies who were intellectual, and found pleasure in the feeling of being more advanced than their neighbours.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
express in words
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HALL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ladies especially admired them; the ladies who were intellectual, and found pleasure in the feeling of being more advanced than their neighbours.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ladies especially admired them; the ladies who were intellectual, and found pleasure in the feeling of being more advanced than their neighbours.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that the dinner party in the Hall bore very little resemblance to those simple amusements in No. 6, Grange Lane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
which person or people
From this reading There were three or four people to meet Mr. May, who, as an orator and literary man, had greater reputation even such a little way from home than he had in his own town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading He was a very good preacher, and those articles of his were much admired as "thoughtful" papers, searching into many mental depths, and fathoming the religious soul with wonderful insight.
