used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He would be made much of, he would be congratulated, he would be able, on occasions, to lead the conversation.
highly skilled
From this reading It was no small feat that he had accomplished.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
a cherished desire
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He would be made much of, he would be congratulated, he would be able, on occasions, to lead the conversation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had before him the prospect of sixty hours of real happiness.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading He would be made much of, he would be congratulated, he would be able, on occasions, to lead the conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He would be made much of, he would be congratulated, he would be able, on occasions, to lead the conversation.
a social unit living together
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading It was no small feat that he had accomplished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had before him the prospect of sixty hours of real happiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading He had before him the prospect of sixty hours of real happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had before him the prospect of sixty hours of real happiness.
Hogstead
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From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He had before him the prospect of sixty hours of real happiness.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no small feat that he had accomplished.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He would be made much of, he would be congratulated, he would be able, on occasions, to lead the conversation.
LILITHnounUS /ˈlɪlɪθ/
in ancient Semitic folklore: a female demon who attacks children
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He would be made much of, he would be congratulated, he would be able, on occasions, to lead the conversation.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He would be made much of, he would be congratulated, he would be able, on occasions, to lead the conversation.
MURIEL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no small feat that he had accomplished.
something you have to do
From this reading He would be made much of, he would be congratulated, he would be able, on occasions, to lead the conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had before him the prospect of sixty hours of real happiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He would be made much of, he would be congratulated, he would be able, on occasions, to lead the conversation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
the possibility of future success
From this reading He had before him the prospect of sixty hours of real happiness.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He had before him the prospect of sixty hours of real happiness.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
Roland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading He had before him the prospect of sixty hours of real happiness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was no small feat that he had accomplished.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was no small feat that he had accomplished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
create by training and teaching
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LILITH AND MURIEL Roland was in the true holiday mood as he stepped into the afternoon train to Hogstead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading He had won the appreciation of a family that was satisfied with itself and was inclined to regard its own achievements as the summit of human ability and ambition.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would be made much of, he would be congratulated, he would be able, on occasions, to lead the conversation.
