used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
ADVOCATEverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
anew
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
amenitiesnounUS /əˈmenətiz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
from appearances alone
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arriving a little before lunch, they remained until the evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Arriving a little before lunch, they remained until the evening.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
carefully weighed
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
a female human offspring
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
endearverbUS /enˈdiːr/
make attractive or lovable
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Arriving a little before lunch, they remained until the evening.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
a social unit living together
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
insularadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələr/
relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
Kinnaird
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Arriving a little before lunch, they remained until the evening.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
take the midday meal
From this reading Arriving a little before lunch, they remained until the evening.
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 As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
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 This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
not any; not one
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
patronizedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzd/
having patronage or clients
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Arriving a little before lunch, they remained until the evening.
Scarthwaite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arriving a little before lunch, they remained until the evening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time he brought a daughter, who, it appeared, lived for the most part with some more prosperous members of the family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Arriving a little before lunch, they remained until the evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her intentions were no doubt laudable, but the methods she adopted to set the stranger at her ease were not those most likely to endear the insular English to their cousins across the Atlantic.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
WESTON'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As it happened, Miss Weston displayed what she evidently considered a kindly interest in Ida, and graciously patronized her as a stranger and a Colonial, who was necessarily ignorant of a good many of the little amenities of life in the old country.
at the time that
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
which person or people
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WESTON'S ADVOCATE A week had passed when Weston, who apparently had some business with Kinnaird, drove over to Scarthwaite again.
