used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon in July he arrived thus upon his waiting wife at Machin House, Bleakridge.
(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 THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading One afternoon in July he arrived thus upon his waiting wife at Machin House, Bleakridge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
for the reason that
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
Bleakridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One afternoon in July he arrived thus upon his waiting wife at Machin House, Bleakridge.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He was continually, as they say there, "up to something" that caused changes in daily habits.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading He was continually, as they say there, "up to something" that caused changes in daily habits.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
comingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “coming” — the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading He was continually, as they say there, "up to something" that caused changes in daily habits.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading He was continually, as they say there, "up to something" that caused changes in daily habits.
Denry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
drilledadjectiveUS /drɪld/
trained in a skill by repetitious practice
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
generalitynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈæləti/
an idea or conclusion having general application
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
goingsnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋz/
plural of “going” — the act of departing
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading He was continually, as they say there, "up to something" that caused changes in daily habits.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
the state of being honored
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One afternoon in July he arrived thus upon his waiting wife at Machin House, Bleakridge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading One afternoon in July he arrived thus upon his waiting wife at Machin House, Bleakridge.
go away from a place
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
the act of departing
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
LimitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
Machin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One afternoon in July he arrived thus upon his waiting wife at Machin House, Bleakridge.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon in July he arrived thus upon his waiting wife at Machin House, Bleakridge.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
express in words
From this reading He was continually, as they say there, "up to something" that caused changes in daily habits.
self-windingadjective
designed so that manual winding is unnecessary
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He was continually, as they say there, "up to something" that caused changes in daily habits.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
SUPREMEadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was continually, as they say there, "up to something" that caused changes in daily habits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was continually, as they say there, "up to something" that caused changes in daily habits.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was continually, as they say there, "up to something" that caused changes in daily habits.
ThriftnounUS /θrɪft/
any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading One afternoon in July he arrived thus upon his waiting wife at Machin House, Bleakridge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
TownsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
UniversaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Moreover, the Universal Thrift Club (Limited) was so automatic and self-winding that Denry ran no risks in leaving it often to the care of his highly drilled staff.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was continually, as they say there, "up to something" that caused changes in daily habits.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One afternoon in July he arrived thus upon his waiting wife at Machin House, Bleakridge.
under normal conditions
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading One afternoon in July he arrived thus upon his waiting wife at Machin House, Bleakridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
which person or people
From this reading THE SUPREME HONOUR I Denry was not as regular in his goings and comings as the generality of business men in the Five Towns; no doubt because he was not by nature a business man at all, but an adventurous spirit who happened to be in a business which was much too good to leave.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading One afternoon in July he arrived thus upon his waiting wife at Machin House, Bleakridge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still, he did usually come home to his tea about six o'clock of an evening, like the rest, and like the rest, he brought with him a copy of the _Signal_ to glance at during tea.
