used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
how long something has existed
From this reading With him was another boy of about his own age, a cousin named George Randolph.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading With him was another boy of about his own age, a cousin named George Randolph.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
a youthful male person
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
Cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading With him was another boy of about his own age, a cousin named George Randolph.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
having made preparations
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
a social unit living together
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading With him was another boy of about his own age, a cousin named George Randolph.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
full of life and energy
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
used to form the superlative
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading With him was another boy of about his own age, a cousin named George Randolph.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
held or filled or in use
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With him was another boy of about his own age, a cousin named George Randolph.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
Randolph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With him was another boy of about his own age, a cousin named George Randolph.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
a male human offspring
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
tastefuladjectiveUS /ˈteɪstfəl/
having or showing or conforming to good taste
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
Theodore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
at the time that
From this reading When Robert came to the village to avoid meeting his uncle, in passing by the house of Mr. Irving he attracted the attention of Herbert, who was sitting on the edge of the piazza.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
which person or people
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading ROBERT BECOMES A PRISONER One of the most tasteful houses in Cook’s Harbor was occupied in summer by the family of Theodore Irving, a Boston lawyer, who liked to have his wife and children in the country, though his business required him to spend a part of the hot season in the city.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had scraped acquaintance with our hero, making the first advances, for Robert was not disposed to intrude his company where he was not sure it would be acceptable.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The oldest son, Herbert, was about a year younger than Robert, a lively boy, fond of manly sports and thoroughly democratic in his tastes.
