used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading As he approached Elliott, he addressed him with a pleased smile, saying: “I am glad to see you here, Mr. Harding.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading As he approached Elliott, he addressed him with a pleased smile, saying: “I am glad to see you here, Mr. Harding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As he approached Elliott, he addressed him with a pleased smile, saying: “I am glad to see you here, Mr. Harding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “In what way?” asked Elliott, surprised.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Maybe you can help us out of a difficulty.”
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Maybe you can help us out of a difficulty.”
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
Elliott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading As he approached Elliott, he addressed him with a pleased smile, saying: “I am glad to see you here, Mr. Harding.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading As he approached Elliott, he addressed him with a pleased smile, saying: “I am glad to see you here, Mr. Harding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Maybe you can help us out of a difficulty.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading As he approached Elliott, he addressed him with a pleased smile, saying: “I am glad to see you here, Mr. Harding.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As he approached Elliott, he addressed him with a pleased smile, saying: “I am glad to see you here, Mr. Harding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
by chance
From this reading Maybe you can help us out of a difficulty.”
the force of workers available
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As he approached Elliott, he addressed him with a pleased smile, saying: “I am glad to see you here, Mr. Harding.
not any; not one
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Maybe you can help us out of a difficulty.”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading As he approached Elliott, he addressed him with a pleased smile, saying: “I am glad to see you here, Mr. Harding.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
on the contrary
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
cut with a saw
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading As he approached Elliott, he addressed him with a pleased smile, saying: “I am glad to see you here, Mr. Harding.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he approached Elliott, he addressed him with a pleased smile, saying: “I am glad to see you here, Mr. Harding.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading As he approached Elliott, he addressed him with a pleased smile, saying: “I am glad to see you here, Mr. Harding.
in the near future
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “In what way?” asked Elliott, surprised.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Maybe you can help us out of a difficulty.”
precisely as stated
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Very soon after the feast was ended, Elliott saw John Holmes and a party of men coming toward him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “In what way?” asked Elliott, surprised.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “In what way?” asked Elliott, surprised.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To a casual reader of the human countenance, it would be evident at a first glance that Holmes was a man of no small worldly knowledge, and as he now appeared with his companions one could discern that this superiority was recognized by them and that he held a certain position of authority, in fact that he was a man accustomed to rule rather than be ruled.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As he approached Elliott, he addressed him with a pleased smile, saying: “I am glad to see you here, Mr. Harding.
