used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
accountableadjectiveUS /əˈkaʊntəbəl/
liable to account for one's actions
From this reading But he was not regretting lost hours, nor was he holding Mary Standish accountable for them.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
Alan
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From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
in addition
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The suspicion that he was becoming involved in spite of himself was not altogether pleasant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The suspicion that he was becoming involved in spite of himself was not altogether pleasant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The evening, up to a certain point, had been fairly entertaining.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was not regretting lost hours, nor was he holding Mary Standish accountable for them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading The evening, up to a certain point, had been fairly entertaining.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening, up to a certain point, had been fairly entertaining.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The evening, up to a certain point, had been fairly entertaining.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
graybeardnounUS /ˈɡreɪbird/
a man who is very old
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The evening, up to a certain point, had been fairly entertaining.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The suspicion that he was becoming involved in spite of himself was not altogether pleasant.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The suspicion that he was becoming involved in spite of himself was not altogether pleasant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
the act of retaining something
From this reading But he was not regretting lost hours, nor was he holding Mary Standish accountable for them.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But he was not regretting lost hours, nor was he holding Mary Standish accountable for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The suspicion that he was becoming involved in spite of himself was not altogether pleasant.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading The suspicion that he was becoming involved in spite of himself was not altogether pleasant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
Kadiak
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But he was not regretting lost hours, nor was he holding Mary Standish accountable for them.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading But he was not regretting lost hours, nor was he holding Mary Standish accountable for them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But he was not regretting lost hours, nor was he holding Mary Standish accountable for them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The suspicion that he was becoming involved in spite of himself was not altogether pleasant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The suspicion that he was becoming involved in spite of himself was not altogether pleasant.
pleasanter
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From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The evening, up to a certain point, had been fairly entertaining.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
regrettingverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪŋ/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading But he was not regretting lost hours, nor was he holding Mary Standish accountable for them.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The suspicion that he was becoming involved in spite of himself was not altogether pleasant.
StampedeverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/
cause to run in panic
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
StandishnounUS /ˈstændɪʃ/
English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)
From this reading But he was not regretting lost hours, nor was he holding Mary Standish accountable for them.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The suspicion that he was becoming involved in spite of himself was not altogether pleasant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The suspicion that he was becoming involved in spite of himself was not altogether pleasant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a few minutes after finding the handkerchief at his door, Alan experienced a feeling of mingled curiosity and disappointment—also a certain resentment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But he was not regretting lost hours, nor was he holding Mary Standish accountable for them.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The evening, up to a certain point, had been fairly entertaining.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
not known
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The evening, up to a certain point, had been fairly entertaining.
voicedadjectiveUS /vɔɪst/
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The suspicion that he was becoming involved in spite of himself was not altogether pleasant.
which person or people
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was true he might have passed a pleasanter hour recalling old times with Stampede Smith, or discussing Kadiak bears with the English earl, or striking up an acquaintance with the unknown graybeard who had voiced an opinion about John Graham.
