used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Sir John Armitage found Milnehill an exceedingly agreeable habitation.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sir John Armitage found Milnehill an exceedingly agreeable habitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
Armitage
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From this reading Sir John Armitage found Milnehill an exceedingly agreeable habitation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Day by day he recovered of his querulousness and invalidism.
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day by day he recovered of his querulousness and invalidism.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Then Sir John, when once delivered from himself, was a little of a humorist, and enjoyed the peculiarities of the society in which he found himself.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Then Sir John, when once delivered from himself, was a little of a humorist, and enjoyed the peculiarities of the society in which he found himself.
divisible by two
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Sir John Armitage found Milnehill an exceedingly agreeable habitation.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
set up or found
From this reading Sir John Armitage found Milnehill an exceedingly agreeable habitation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading Sir John Armitage found Milnehill an exceedingly agreeable habitation.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then Sir John, when once delivered from himself, was a little of a humorist, and enjoyed the peculiarities of the society in which he found himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
humoristnounUS /ˈhjuːmərəst/
someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
From this reading Then Sir John, when once delivered from himself, was a little of a humorist, and enjoyed the peculiarities of the society in which he found himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
invalidismnoun
chronic ill health
From this reading Day by day he recovered of his querulousness and invalidism.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Sir John Armitage found Milnehill an exceedingly agreeable habitation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then Sir John, when once delivered from himself, was a little of a humorist, and enjoyed the peculiarities of the society in which he found himself.
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 He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
Milnehill
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From this reading Sir John Armitage found Milnehill an exceedingly agreeable habitation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
on one occasion
From this reading Then Sir John, when once delivered from himself, was a little of a humorist, and enjoyed the peculiarities of the society in which he found himself.
and nothing more
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading Then Sir John, when once delivered from himself, was a little of a humorist, and enjoyed the peculiarities of the society in which he found himself.
perplexities
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From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
querulousnessnoun
the quality of being given to complaining
From this reading Day by day he recovered of his querulousness and invalidism.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Day by day he recovered of his querulousness and invalidism.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir John Armitage found Milnehill an exceedingly agreeable habitation.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Then Sir John, when once delivered from himself, was a little of a humorist, and enjoyed the peculiarities of the society in which he found himself.
express in speech
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Sir John, when once delivered from himself, was a little of a humorist, and enjoyed the peculiarities of the society in which he found himself.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He fell into the routine of the Colonel's habits as a man long accustomed to a life and duties similar to those of his host only could have done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then Sir John, when once delivered from himself, was a little of a humorist, and enjoyed the peculiarities of the society in which he found himself.
at the time that
From this reading Then Sir John, when once delivered from himself, was a little of a humorist, and enjoyed the peculiarities of the society in which he found himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then Sir John, when once delivered from himself, was a little of a humorist, and enjoyed the peculiarities of the society in which he found himself.
which person or people
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He even forgot the dreaded heir who had driven him from his new inheritance, and began to be able to speak on ordinary subjects without much allusion to the dreadful subject of marriage, and his own perplexities in respect to it.
