used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
eagerly desirous
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
AVENGERnounUS /əˈvendʒər/
someone who takes vengeance
From this reading HICKS THE AVENGER The remarkable change in Mr. Hicks' manner continued the next morning.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading During breakfast he stood at a respectful distance, speaking only when spoken to, and jumping to serve them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading HICKS THE AVENGER The remarkable change in Mr. Hicks' manner continued the next morning.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
without stop or interruption
From this reading HICKS THE AVENGER The remarkable change in Mr. Hicks' manner continued the next morning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
crowedverbUS /kroʊd/
past form of “crow” — dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading During breakfast he stood at a respectful distance, speaking only when spoken to, and jumping to serve them.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During breakfast he stood at a respectful distance, speaking only when spoken to, and jumping to serve them.
Ellery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
a social unit living together
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
fawningadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
HICKSnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading HICKS THE AVENGER The remarkable change in Mr. Hicks' manner continued the next morning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HICKS THE AVENGER The remarkable change in Mr. Hicks' manner continued the next morning.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading During breakfast he stood at a respectful distance, speaking only when spoken to, and jumping to serve them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HICKS THE AVENGER The remarkable change in Mr. Hicks' manner continued the next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HICKS THE AVENGER The remarkable change in Mr. Hicks' manner continued the next morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading HICKS THE AVENGER The remarkable change in Mr. Hicks' manner continued the next morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HICKS THE AVENGER The remarkable change in Mr. Hicks' manner continued the next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
the middle of the day
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
and nothing more
From this reading During breakfast he stood at a respectful distance, speaking only when spoken to, and jumping to serve them.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
with speed
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
unusual or striking
From this reading HICKS THE AVENGER The remarkable change in Mr. Hicks' manner continued the next morning.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading During breakfast he stood at a respectful distance, speaking only when spoken to, and jumping to serve them.
retainernounUS /rɪˈteɪnər/
a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
royaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading During breakfast he stood at a respectful distance, speaking only when spoken to, and jumping to serve them.
servileadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəl/
submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading During breakfast he stood at a respectful distance, speaking only when spoken to, and jumping to serve them.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading During breakfast he stood at a respectful distance, speaking only when spoken to, and jumping to serve them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading During breakfast he stood at a respectful distance, speaking only when spoken to, and jumping to serve them.
Stott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HICKS THE AVENGER The remarkable change in Mr. Hicks' manner continued the next morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading During breakfast he stood at a respectful distance, speaking only when spoken to, and jumping to serve them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
at the time that
From this reading During breakfast he stood at a respectful distance, speaking only when spoken to, and jumping to serve them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This attitude quickly dissipated the fear which he had inspired in The Happy Family, and by noon they were not only calling him "Hicks" but "Ellery."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was so radical that no one could fail to observe it and the comments were frequent, while Mrs. Stott crowed openly.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading From haughty independence he had become so anxious to please that he was almost servile, and his manner toward the wife of the rising young attorney particularly was that of a humble retainer fawning at the feet of royalty.
