used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
(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 The story was discussed in all the clubs, in all the drawing-rooms, in every country house.
AllusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading Allusions, carefully calculated to escape the law of libel by the narrowest margin, appeared in many newspapers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE POWER OF THE STORM The rumours grew, and spread everywhere.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Allusions, carefully calculated to escape the law of libel by the narrowest margin, appeared in many newspapers.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
cause to be bored
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Allusions, carefully calculated to escape the law of libel by the narrowest margin, appeared in many newspapers.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Allusions, carefully calculated to escape the law of libel by the narrowest margin, appeared in many newspapers.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Allusions, carefully calculated to escape the law of libel by the narrowest margin, appeared in many newspapers.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The story was discussed in all the clubs, in all the drawing-rooms, in every country house.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The story was discussed in all the clubs, in all the drawing-rooms, in every country house.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
command with authority
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The story was discussed in all the clubs, in all the drawing-rooms, in every country house.
drawing-rooms
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From this reading The story was discussed in all the clubs, in all the drawing-rooms, in every country house.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Allusions, carefully calculated to escape the law of libel by the narrowest margin, appeared in many newspapers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The story was discussed in all the clubs, in all the drawing-rooms, in every country house.
to or in any or all places
From this reading THE POWER OF THE STORM The rumours grew, and spread everywhere.
opinion or judgment
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
genialitynounUS /ˌdʒiːniˈæləti/
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE POWER OF THE STORM The rumours grew, and spread everywhere.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The story was discussed in all the clubs, in all the drawing-rooms, in every country house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The story was discussed in all the clubs, in all the drawing-rooms, in every country house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
Kencote
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From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Allusions, carefully calculated to escape the law of libel by the narrowest margin, appeared in many newspapers.
libelnounUS /ˈlaɪbəl/
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
From this reading Allusions, carefully calculated to escape the law of libel by the narrowest margin, appeared in many newspapers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
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 Allusions, carefully calculated to escape the law of libel by the narrowest margin, appeared in many newspapers.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading Allusions, carefully calculated to escape the law of libel by the narrowest margin, appeared in many newspapers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
narrowestadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊəst/
superlative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading Allusions, carefully calculated to escape the law of libel by the narrowest margin, appeared in many newspapers.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Allusions, carefully calculated to escape the law of libel by the narrowest margin, appeared in many newspapers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POWER OF THE STORM The rumours grew, and spread everywhere.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
orbitnounUS /ˈɔːrbət/
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE POWER OF THE STORM The rumours grew, and spread everywhere.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading THE POWER OF THE STORM The rumours grew, and spread everywhere.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading THE POWER OF THE STORM The rumours grew, and spread everywhere.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
not in physical motion
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE POWER OF THE STORM The rumours grew, and spread everywhere.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story was discussed in all the clubs, in all the drawing-rooms, in every country house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POWER OF THE STORM The rumours grew, and spread everywhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Allusions, carefully calculated to escape the law of libel by the narrowest margin, appeared in many newspapers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The story was discussed in all the clubs, in all the drawing-rooms, in every country house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
in or to any place at all
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
withholdingnounUS /wɪθˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of deducting from an employee's salary
From this reading All about peaceful Kencote it buzzed hotly, assuming many shapes, showing itself in awkward withholding of eyes, that bore the look of the cut direct, or in still more awkward geniality.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It peered out at the Squire wherever he went, and he now went everywhere within the orbit in which he had moved, a respected, honoured figure, all the days of his life.
