matters of personal concern
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dory Dornwood had been to the point before, and had met Paul Bristol there.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
any thing at all
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dory gave the resident of the point his hand, as he came on board of the "Goldwing," and was glad to see him.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE "GOLDWING" AT SANDY POINT.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dory Dornwood had been to the point before, and had met Paul Bristol there.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dory Dornwood had been to the point before, and had met Paul Bristol there.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Dory gave the resident of the point his hand, as he came on board of the "Goldwing," and was glad to see him.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading Dory Dornwood had been to the point before, and had met Paul Bristol there.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dory gave the resident of the point his hand, as he came on board of the "Goldwing," and was glad to see him.
Chesterfields
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From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
Dornwood
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From this reading Dory Dornwood had been to the point before, and had met Paul Bristol there.
DorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Dory Dornwood had been to the point before, and had met Paul Bristol there.
one or the other of two
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Dory gave the resident of the point his hand, as he came on board of the "Goldwing," and was glad to see him.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Dory gave the resident of the point his hand, as he came on board of the "Goldwing," and was glad to see him.
GOLDWING
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From this reading THE "GOLDWING" AT SANDY POINT.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dory Dornwood had been to the point before, and had met Paul Bristol there.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Dory gave the resident of the point his hand, as he came on board of the "Goldwing," and was glad to see him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dory gave the resident of the point his hand, as he came on board of the "Goldwing," and was glad to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Dory Dornwood had been to the point before, and had met Paul Bristol there.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Dory Dornwood had been to the point before, and had met Paul Bristol there.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE "GOLDWING" AT SANDY POINT.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading Dory gave the resident of the point his hand, as he came on board of the "Goldwing," and was glad to see him.
SANDYadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading THE "GOLDWING" AT SANDY POINT.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dory gave the resident of the point his hand, as he came on board of the "Goldwing," and was glad to see him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
a male human offspring
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
carry out
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "GOLDWING" AT SANDY POINT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Dory Dornwood had been to the point before, and had met Paul Bristol there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dory Dornwood had been to the point before, and had met Paul Bristol there.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the quarrels between the two schools he had been entirely neutral, for the reason that he had not been called upon to take part in any of the battles, and his opinion of the merits of either side was of no consequence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course, the son of toil had never associated with the Chesterfields on anything like an equality, and he had no especial interest in them or their affairs.
