used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the genuine sense of the word, "Cobbler" Horn was a Christian gentleman; and he would have sustained the character in any position in which he might have been placed.
anew
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading But he had a feeling akin to contempt for the punctilious and conventional squeamishness of polite society.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the genuine sense of the word, "Cobbler" Horn was a Christian gentleman; and he would have sustained the character in any position in which he might have been placed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the genuine sense of the word, "Cobbler" Horn was a Christian gentleman; and he would have sustained the character in any position in which he might have been placed.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the genuine sense of the word, "Cobbler" Horn was a Christian gentleman; and he would have sustained the character in any position in which he might have been placed.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading In the genuine sense of the word, "Cobbler" Horn was a Christian gentleman; and he would have sustained the character in any position in which he might have been placed.
CobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
COLLISIONnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading COMING INTO COLLISION WITH THE PROPRIETIES.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading COMING INTO COLLISION WITH THE PROPRIETIES.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading But he had a feeling akin to contempt for the punctilious and conventional squeamishness of polite society.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading But he had a feeling akin to contempt for the punctilious and conventional squeamishness of polite society.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
at any time
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But he had a feeling akin to contempt for the punctilious and conventional squeamishness of polite society.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he had a feeling akin to contempt for the punctilious and conventional squeamishness of polite society.
a man of refinement
From this reading In the genuine sense of the word, "Cobbler" Horn was a Christian gentleman; and he would have sustained the character in any position in which he might have been placed.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading In the genuine sense of the word, "Cobbler" Horn was a Christian gentleman; and he would have sustained the character in any position in which he might have been placed.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he had a feeling akin to contempt for the punctilious and conventional squeamishness of polite society.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
improprietynounUS /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/
an improper demeanor
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading COMING INTO COLLISION WITH THE PROPRIETIES.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the genuine sense of the word, "Cobbler" Horn was a Christian gentleman; and he would have sustained the character in any position in which he might have been placed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
noughtnoun
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In the genuine sense of the word, "Cobbler" Horn was a Christian gentleman; and he would have sustained the character in any position in which he might have been placed.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading But he had a feeling akin to contempt for the punctilious and conventional squeamishness of polite society.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In the genuine sense of the word, "Cobbler" Horn was a Christian gentleman; and he would have sustained the character in any position in which he might have been placed.
PROPRIETIES
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From this reading COMING INTO COLLISION WITH THE PROPRIETIES.
punctiliousadjectiveUS /pəŋkˈtɪliəs/
marked by precise accordance with details
From this reading But he had a feeling akin to contempt for the punctilious and conventional squeamishness of polite society.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In the genuine sense of the word, "Cobbler" Horn was a Christian gentleman; and he would have sustained the character in any position in which he might have been placed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But he had a feeling akin to contempt for the punctilious and conventional squeamishness of polite society.
squeamishnessnounUS /ˈskwiːmɪʃnəs/
a mild state of nausea
From this reading But he had a feeling akin to contempt for the punctilious and conventional squeamishness of polite society.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading In the genuine sense of the word, "Cobbler" Horn was a Christian gentleman; and he would have sustained the character in any position in which he might have been placed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not surprising that, in his new station, "Cobbler" Horn should have committed an occasional breach of etiquette.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMING INTO COLLISION WITH THE PROPRIETIES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he had a feeling akin to contempt for the punctilious and conventional squeamishness of polite society.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the genuine sense of the word, "Cobbler" Horn was a Christian gentleman; and he would have sustained the character in any position in which he might have been placed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading COMING INTO COLLISION WITH THE PROPRIETIES.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In the genuine sense of the word, "Cobbler" Horn was a Christian gentleman; and he would have sustained the character in any position in which he might have been placed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was unlikely that he would ever be guilty of real impropriety; but it was inevitable that he should, now and again, set at nought the so-called "proprieties" of fashionable life.
