used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our discussions are none of them very weighty or worthy of record.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
assuresverbUS /əˈʃʊrz/
third-person singular of “assure” — make certain of
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
bethought
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From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Our discussions are none of them very weighty or worthy of record.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
hall-porter
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From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
hobbynounUS /ˈhɑːbi/
an auxiliary activity
From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
How
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From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
the literary culture
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
medalsnounUS /ˈmedəlz/
plural of “medal” — an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
a person who carries a message
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
mightinessnoun
physical strength
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
not one, and not any
From this reading Our discussions are none of them very weighty or worthy of record.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our discussions are none of them very weighty or worthy of record.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Our discussions are none of them very weighty or worthy of record.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
rose-growing
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From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
express in words
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
express in speech
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Our discussions are none of them very weighty or worthy of record.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
uglinessnounUS /ˈʌɡlinəs/
qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading How the knowledge of this amiable hobby of rose-growing came to be known of him by the members is more than I can understand.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
precisely as stated
From this reading Our discussions are none of them very weighty or worthy of record.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading Our discussions are none of them very weighty or worthy of record.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
which person or people
From this reading It was as I passed out of King Street that I bethought me of my club; of the hall-porter there who bears a reputation for rose-growing.
belonging to which person
From this reading I remark upon the weather while I wait for him to get my letters; in return he tells me of his troubles with the new messenger whose medals speak well for the mightiness of his chest but, as the hall-porter assures me, say nothing in recommendation of his intelligence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has a strange natural ugliness of features which has often drawn me to converse with him as I come in or go out of the building.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Our discussions are none of them very weighty or worthy of record.
