used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
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 His association with Smithers continued with more or less intimacy up to the time of the departure for Liverpool to take passage for America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading His association with Smithers continued with more or less intimacy up to the time of the departure for Liverpool to take passage for America.
authorizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
endowed with authority
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
a youthful male person
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
without stop or interruption
From this reading His association with Smithers continued with more or less intimacy up to the time of the departure for Liverpool to take passage for America.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
the act of departing
From this reading His association with Smithers continued with more or less intimacy up to the time of the departure for Liverpool to take passage for America.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
inasmuch
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From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
inconsequentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːnsəˈkwentʃəl/
lacking worth or importance
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading His association with Smithers continued with more or less intimacy up to the time of the departure for Liverpool to take passage for America.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His association with Smithers continued with more or less intimacy up to the time of the departure for Liverpool to take passage for America.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading His association with Smithers continued with more or less intimacy up to the time of the departure for Liverpool to take passage for America.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
not any; not one
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His association with Smithers continued with more or less intimacy up to the time of the departure for Liverpool to take passage for America.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading His association with Smithers continued with more or less intimacy up to the time of the departure for Liverpool to take passage for America.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
repellingadjectiveUS /rəˈpelɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
a particular situation
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
Smithers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His association with Smithers continued with more or less intimacy up to the time of the departure for Liverpool to take passage for America.
smoke-laden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The man persisted in making himself agreeable in a sort of inconsequential manner, and the boy could see no reason for repelling his friendly advances, inasmuch as they seemed to be genuine.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
carry out
From this reading His association with Smithers continued with more or less intimacy up to the time of the departure for Liverpool to take passage for America.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
propel through the air
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His association with Smithers continued with more or less intimacy up to the time of the departure for Liverpool to take passage for America.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
unsightlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsaɪtli/
unpleasant to look at
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His association with Smithers continued with more or less intimacy up to the time of the departure for Liverpool to take passage for America.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had heard much of the great city’s buildings, black from the smoke-laden fog, but was now pleased to find that they were not nearly so unsightly as they had been described to him.
WirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading “Wireless Shoes” Two more weeks elapsed, and Guy was authorized by the specialist to “throw away” his glasses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His association with Smithers continued with more or less intimacy up to the time of the departure for Liverpool to take passage for America.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This he did joyfully, for now he would be able to see something of London in its natural colors.
