used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
a line of approach
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Karl was the bearer of this information.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
set up or found
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
a man of refinement
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
for this reason
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
ill-judgedadjective
not given careful consideration
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
a message received and understood
From this reading Karl was the bearer of this information.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
Karl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Karl was the bearer of this information.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
LECTUREverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
and nothing more
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
a particular point in time
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
cut with a saw
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
an educational institution
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Karl was the bearer of this information.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
Tomas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Karl was the bearer of this information.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A GREAT LECTURE AND A LITTLE TOWN That same evening Tomas knew what Dean Green thought of the lecture.
at the time that
From this reading Tomas went out to him when he saw him in the avenue, and they went for a long walk into the country to the left of "The Estate."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dean Green had assumed that when Tomas proposed to explain his design for the school, it really was that design he meant, and not something quite different; he had not for a moment imagined the possibility of its being a scheme on a large scale in which the plan for the school was merely hinted at.
which person or people
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
a late time of life
From this reading Such a lecture, on such a subject, might be given in this country, but it must be in one of the large towns; in a small one it might be possible to do so with impunity ten years hence, and at all events it should be given by a man in an independent position; but a man who wished to found a school on it ... a more ill-judged lecture the old gentleman could not imagine.
