used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
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outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Their meeting was cordial and friendly, with the exception of a slight appearance of embarrassment that was evident in the manner of the priest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
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events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “And I think I have a good right,” replied the priest; “and I think no man ought to know the, cause of it better than yourself.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
Corbet
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cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Their meeting was cordial and friendly, with the exception of a slight appearance of embarrassment that was evident in the manner of the priest.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
DocumentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
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embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Their meeting was cordial and friendly, with the exception of a slight appearance of embarrassment that was evident in the manner of the priest.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Their meeting was cordial and friendly, with the exception of a slight appearance of embarrassment that was evident in the manner of the priest.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Their meeting was cordial and friendly, with the exception of a slight appearance of embarrassment that was evident in the manner of the priest.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Their meeting was cordial and friendly, with the exception of a slight appearance of embarrassment that was evident in the manner of the priest.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “And I think I have a good right,” replied the priest; “and I think no man ought to know the, cause of it better than yourself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
of great significance or value
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their meeting was cordial and friendly, with the exception of a slight appearance of embarrassment that was evident in the manner of the priest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “And I think I have a good right,” replied the priest; “and I think no man ought to know the, cause of it better than yourself.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “And I think I have a good right,” replied the priest; “and I think no man ought to know the, cause of it better than yourself.
immediately past
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
M'Mahon
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From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “And I think I have a good right,” replied the priest; “and I think no man ought to know the, cause of it better than yourself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Their meeting was cordial and friendly, with the exception of a slight appearance of embarrassment that was evident in the manner of the priest.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Their meeting was cordial and friendly, with the exception of a slight appearance of embarrassment that was evident in the manner of the priest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
not any; not one
From this reading “And I think I have a good right,” replied the priest; “and I think no man ought to know the, cause of it better than yourself.
Norton
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “And I think I have a good right,” replied the priest; “and I think no man ought to know the, cause of it better than yourself.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Their meeting was cordial and friendly, with the exception of a slight appearance of embarrassment that was evident in the manner of the priest.
on the contrary
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “And I think I have a good right,” replied the priest; “and I think no man ought to know the, cause of it better than yourself.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “And I think I have a good right,” replied the priest; “and I think no man ought to know the, cause of it better than yourself.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Their meeting was cordial and friendly, with the exception of a slight appearance of embarrassment that was evident in the manner of the priest.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
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taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
TartarnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
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thaiadjectiveUS /taɪ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand or its people
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “And I think I have a good right,” replied the priest; “and I think no man ought to know the, cause of it better than yourself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their meeting was cordial and friendly, with the exception of a slight appearance of embarrassment that was evident in the manner of the priest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their meeting was cordial and friendly, with the exception of a slight appearance of embarrassment that was evident in the manner of the priest.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning the stranger was agreeably surprised by seeing the round, rosy, and benevolent features of Father M'Mahon, as he presented himself at his breakfast table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their meeting was cordial and friendly, with the exception of a slight appearance of embarrassment that was evident in the manner of the priest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The last time you were in town,” said the former, “I was sorry to observe thai you seemed rather careworn and depressed; but I think you look better now, and a good deal more cheerful.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “And I think I have a good right,” replied the priest; “and I think no man ought to know the, cause of it better than yourself.
