used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading His fine courtesy, the slight exaggeration of his manner, his deference to their arrangements and his lack of pompousness charmed them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading His fine courtesy, the slight exaggeration of his manner, his deference to their arrangements and his lack of pompousness charmed them.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading His fine courtesy, the slight exaggeration of his manner, his deference to their arrangements and his lack of pompousness charmed them.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading His fine courtesy, the slight exaggeration of his manner, his deference to their arrangements and his lack of pompousness charmed them.
denseradjectiveUS /ˈdensər/
comparative of “dense” — permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
ear-marks
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From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
eccentricitynounUS /ˌeksənˈtrɪsəti/
strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading His fine courtesy, the slight exaggeration of his manner, his deference to their arrangements and his lack of pompousness charmed them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading His fine courtesy, the slight exaggeration of his manner, his deference to their arrangements and his lack of pompousness charmed them.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
GeniusesnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəsɪz/
plural of “genius” — someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
GREGORYnounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They had met him now and he pleased them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
hostessesnounUS /ˈhoʊstəsəz/
plural of “hostess” — a woman host
From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading His fine courtesy, the slight exaggeration of his manner, his deference to their arrangements and his lack of pompousness charmed them.
lecturersnounUS /ˈlektʃərərz/
plural of “lecturer” — a public lecturer at certain universities
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
LECTURESnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His fine courtesy, the slight exaggeration of his manner, his deference to their arrangements and his lack of pompousness charmed them.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They had met him now and he pleased them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They had met him now and he pleased them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
and nothing more
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
pompousnessnounUS /ˈpɑːmpəsnəs/
lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
From this reading His fine courtesy, the slight exaggeration of his manner, his deference to their arrangements and his lack of pompousness charmed them.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading His fine courtesy, the slight exaggeration of his manner, his deference to their arrangements and his lack of pompousness charmed them.
St
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From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had met him now and he pleased them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading GREGORY LECTURES I The committee on entertainment of visiting lecturers had called upon Gregory at his hotel and been pleased.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had the ear-marks of eccentricity, to be sure, but in their capacity of hostesses they were used to that.
at the time that
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Geniuses might not live in St. Pierre but they were frequently imported thither and as a matter of fact several had grown there, though their wings had been only budding when they had taken themselves to the denser air of the great cities.
