used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The colonel will be glad to see you."
according with custom or propriety
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading The muscles of the mayor's chin hardened.
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 "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
Darden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
distinctionsnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/
plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The colonel will be glad to see you."
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading The muscles of the mayor's chin hardened.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
mayor'snounUS /ˈmeɪərz/
possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government
From this reading The muscles of the mayor's chin hardened.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading The muscles of the mayor's chin hardened.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The muscles of the mayor's chin hardened.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The colonel will be glad to see you."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
shouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The muscles of the mayor's chin hardened.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Come on, mayor," said Mr. Darden, taking the official by the arm, "these fine distinctions are not becoming in the presence of death.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Colonel French has never been at my house," he said, "and I shouldn't care to seem to intrude."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The colonel will be glad to see you."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mayor could not resist this mark of intimacy on the part of one of the old aristocracy, and walked somewhat proudly through the street arm in arm with Mr. Darden.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The colonel will be glad to see you."
