used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
consider or hold as true
From this reading If we had cared to accept them, we could have put up at a dozen houses.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading But, in the misfortune which had overtaken my people, their behaviour left no room for criticism.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, in the misfortune which had overtaken my people, their behaviour left no room for criticism.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading If we had cared to accept them, we could have put up at a dozen houses.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading It was not only Colonel Edgington who showed kindness.
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading But, in the misfortune which had overtaken my people, their behaviour left no room for criticism.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading If we had cared to accept them, we could have put up at a dozen houses.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
Edgington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not only Colonel Edgington who showed kindness.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
divisible by two
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
set up or found
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If we had cared to accept them, we could have put up at a dozen houses.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If we had cared to accept them, we could have put up at a dozen houses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we had cared to accept them, we could have put up at a dozen houses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, in the misfortune which had overtaken my people, their behaviour left no room for criticism.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not only Colonel Edgington who showed kindness.
Katherine's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading It was not only Colonel Edgington who showed kindness.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But, in the misfortune which had overtaken my people, their behaviour left no room for criticism.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading But, in the misfortune which had overtaken my people, their behaviour left no room for criticism.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But, in the misfortune which had overtaken my people, their behaviour left no room for criticism.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
not any; not one
From this reading But, in the misfortune which had overtaken my people, their behaviour left no room for criticism.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not only Colonel Edgington who showed kindness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not only Colonel Edgington who showed kindness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading But, in the misfortune which had overtaken my people, their behaviour left no room for criticism.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But, in the misfortune which had overtaken my people, their behaviour left no room for criticism.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If we had cared to accept them, we could have put up at a dozen houses.
on the contrary
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But, in the misfortune which had overtaken my people, their behaviour left no room for criticism.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was not only Colonel Edgington who showed kindness.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
tenderedverbUS /ˈtendərd/
past form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But, in the misfortune which had overtaken my people, their behaviour left no room for criticism.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If we had cared to accept them, we could have put up at a dozen houses.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I had at times complained about the folk of the neighbourhood; some made money rather suddenly and appeared anxious to persuade the residents that they belonged to aristocratic families; a few took up an attitude of reserve that could be easily mistaken for contempt.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not only Colonel Edgington who showed kindness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we had cared to accept them, we could have put up at a dozen houses.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
at the time that
From this reading I stayed the night in Miss Katherine's room, which was amongst the apartments that had escaped, and when I went out in the morning and walked along to the Colonel's house I found, even at that early hour, cars outside and messages being delivered, and all sorts of hospitality tendered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, in the misfortune which had overtaken my people, their behaviour left no room for criticism.
which person or people
From this reading It was not only Colonel Edgington who showed kindness.
