used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
Ann
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From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He paid very little attention to her as a rule, except to be scrupulously polite.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He paid very little attention to her as a rule, except to be scrupulously polite.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He paid very little attention to her as a rule, except to be scrupulously polite.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The Clan In Conclave Mr. Bob Bucknor was troubled.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
Bucknor
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From this reading The Clan In Conclave Mr. Bob Bucknor was troubled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
ClannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading The Clan In Conclave Mr. Bob Bucknor was troubled.
ConclavenounUS /ˈkɑːnkleɪv/
a confidential or secret meeting
From this reading The Clan In Conclave Mr. Bob Bucknor was troubled.
consanguinitynoun
(anthropology) related by blood
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
divisible by two
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
at any time
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
apart from; not including
From this reading He paid very little attention to her as a rule, except to be scrupulously polite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He paid very little attention to her as a rule, except to be scrupulously polite.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Clan In Conclave Mr. Bob Bucknor was troubled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
conformity or harmony
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He paid very little attention to her as a rule, except to be scrupulously polite.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Clan In Conclave Mr. Bob Bucknor was troubled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He paid very little attention to her as a rule, except to be scrupulously polite.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading He paid very little attention to her as a rule, except to be scrupulously polite.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He paid very little attention to her as a rule, except to be scrupulously polite.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading He paid very little attention to her as a rule, except to be scrupulously polite.
a male human offspring
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
symbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Clan In Conclave Mr. Bob Bucknor was troubled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had always prided himself on keeping an open house for his relations and to him Cousin Ann was a kind of symbol of consanguinity.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The Clan In Conclave Mr. Bob Bucknor was troubled.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
precisely as stated
From this reading He paid very little attention to her as a rule, except to be scrupulously polite.
someone who visits
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Clan In Conclave Mr. Bob Bucknor was troubled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His son had profited by his teaching and was ever kindly to the old lady, but his daughters had rebelled, and it could not be denied were even openly rude to the chronic visitor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been trained in politeness to Cousin Ann from his earliest childhood and had endeavored to bring his own children up with the same strict regard to hospitality and courtesy to his aged relative.
