used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WIFE AND NO WIFE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WIFE AND NO WIFE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Who is Mr. Castellani? was a question still asked by a good many people who invited the gentleman to their houses, and made much of him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
Castellani
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From this reading This problem César Castellani had offered to the polite world of London for the last three seasons.
Castellani's
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From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
contrives
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From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
César
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From this reading This problem César Castellani had offered to the polite world of London for the last three seasons.
dimensionnounUS /dɪˈmenʃən/
the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This problem César Castellani had offered to the polite world of London for the last three seasons.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
a man of refinement
From this reading Who is Mr. Castellani? was a question still asked by a good many people who invited the gentleman to their houses, and made much of him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This problem César Castellani had offered to the polite world of London for the last three seasons.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Who is Mr. Castellani? was a question still asked by a good many people who invited the gentleman to their houses, and made much of him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
not in action or at work
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Who is Mr. Castellani? was a question still asked by a good many people who invited the gentleman to their houses, and made much of him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
immediately past
From this reading This problem César Castellani had offered to the polite world of London for the last three seasons.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Who is Mr. Castellani? was a question still asked by a good many people who invited the gentleman to their houses, and made much of him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Who is Mr. Castellani? was a question still asked by a good many people who invited the gentleman to their houses, and made much of him.
not any; not one
From this reading A WIFE AND NO WIFE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
come into possession of
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading This problem César Castellani had offered to the polite world of London for the last three seasons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading This problem César Castellani had offered to the polite world of London for the last three seasons.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading This problem César Castellani had offered to the polite world of London for the last three seasons.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Who is Mr. Castellani? was a question still asked by a good many people who invited the gentleman to their houses, and made much of him.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading This problem César Castellani had offered to the polite world of London for the last three seasons.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
speculateverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪt/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
not in physical motion
From this reading Who is Mr. Castellani? was a question still asked by a good many people who invited the gentleman to their houses, and made much of him.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Who is Mr. Castellani? was a question still asked by a good many people who invited the gentleman to their houses, and made much of him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This problem César Castellani had offered to the polite world of London for the last three seasons.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This problem César Castellani had offered to the polite world of London for the last three seasons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
which person or people
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A WIFE AND NO WIFE.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Mr. Castellani’s existence was one of those social problems about which the idle world loves to speculate.
but in spite of that
From this reading There are a good many people in London to whom the idea of a fourth dimension is not half so interesting as the notion of a man who lives by his wits, and yet contrives to get himself dressed by a good tailor, and to obtain a footing in some of the best houses at the smart end of the town.
