used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this kind behaved the people about to be protected by this battery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading After this kind behaved the people about to be protected by this battery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After this kind behaved the people about to be protected by this battery.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading After this kind behaved the people about to be protected by this battery.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
divisible by two
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading After this kind behaved the people about to be protected by this battery.
LODGINGSnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
not any; not one
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
no person; not anyone
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading After this kind behaved the people about to be protected by this battery.
proclaimsverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmz/
third-person singular of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading After this kind behaved the people about to be protected by this battery.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
possessing material wealth
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
cut with a saw
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
SEA-SIDE
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From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
soundestadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndəst/
superlative of “sound” — financially secure and safe
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Even if the roof above his honest head, growing loose on its nails, is being mended, he comes out to ask about the matter, and in strong terms proclaims his opinion to the distance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this kind behaved the people about to be protected by this battery.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
up to a particular time
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEA-SIDE LODGINGS To set a dog barking is easier than to stop him by the soundest reasoning.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had dreamed of no danger till they saw their houses beginning to be protected, and for this--though it added to their importance--they were not truly thankful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They took it in various ways, according to their rich variety of reflection; but the way in which nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility.
