used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Radnor received him in a spirit of almost anxious hospitality.
anew
From this reading WE SEND HIM BACK AGAIN The detective came.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Radnor received him in a spirit of almost anxious hospitality.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Radnor received him in a spirit of almost anxious hospitality.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I think that he was dazed and a trifle suspicious at these unexpected attentions; he was not used to the largeness of Southern hospitality.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading WE SEND HIM BACK AGAIN The detective came.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WE SEND HIM BACK AGAIN The detective came.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — 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 A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading I think that he was dazed and a trifle suspicious at these unexpected attentions; he was not used to the largeness of Southern hospitality.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading WE SEND HIM BACK AGAIN The detective came.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
at any time
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
ha'nt
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From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WE SEND HIM BACK AGAIN The detective came.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Radnor received him in a spirit of almost anxious hospitality.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think that he was dazed and a trifle suspicious at these unexpected attentions; he was not used to the largeness of Southern hospitality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Radnor received him in a spirit of almost anxious hospitality.
inoffensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfensɪv/
not causing anger or annoyance
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
julepsnounUS /ˈdʒuːləps/
plural of “julep” — bourbon and sugar and mint over crushed ice
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
largenessnounUS /ˈlɑːrdʒnɪs/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading I think that he was dazed and a trifle suspicious at these unexpected attentions; he was not used to the largeness of Southern hospitality.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
mintnounUS /mɪnt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I think that he was dazed and a trifle suspicious at these unexpected attentions; he was not used to the largeness of Southern hospitality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
Radnor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Radnor received him in a spirit of almost anxious hospitality.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Radnor received him in a spirit of almost anxious hospitality.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading WE SEND HIM BACK AGAIN The detective came.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I think that he was dazed and a trifle suspicious at these unexpected attentions; he was not used to the largeness of Southern hospitality.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Radnor received him in a spirit of almost anxious hospitality.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading I think that he was dazed and a trifle suspicious at these unexpected attentions; he was not used to the largeness of Southern hospitality.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think that he was dazed and a trifle suspicious at these unexpected attentions; he was not used to the largeness of Southern hospitality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE SEND HIM BACK AGAIN The detective came.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I think that he was dazed and a trifle suspicious at these unexpected attentions; he was not used to the largeness of Southern hospitality.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think that he was dazed and a trifle suspicious at these unexpected attentions; he was not used to the largeness of Southern hospitality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading I think that he was dazed and a trifle suspicious at these unexpected attentions; he was not used to the largeness of Southern hospitality.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading I think that he was dazed and a trifle suspicious at these unexpected attentions; he was not used to the largeness of Southern hospitality.
unravelverbUS /ənˈrævəl/
become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I think that he was dazed and a trifle suspicious at these unexpected attentions; he was not used to the largeness of Southern hospitality.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE SEND HIM BACK AGAIN The detective came.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A horse was given him to ride, guns and fishing tackle were placed at his disposal, a box of the Colonel's best cigars stood on the table of his room, and Solomon at his elbow presented a succession of ever freshly mixed mint juleps.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was an inoffensive young man, and he set to work to unravel the mystery of the ha'nt with visible delight at the unusual nature of the job.
