used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GREAT STORM Life on the Hill-Top moved serenely, and Van grew like a weed.
(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 His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GREAT STORM Life on the Hill-Top moved serenely, and Van grew like a weed.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading I suspect, even, that the occasional wrongdoings of the aristocratic little scapegrace only endeared him the more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
Betsy
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From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He certainly _looks_ like a _dog_; but he isn’t.
church-going
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From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He certainly _looks_ like a _dog_; but he isn’t.
endearedverbUS /enˈdiːrd/
past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable
From this reading I suspect, even, that the occasional wrongdoings of the aristocratic little scapegrace only endeared him the more.
divisible by two
From this reading I suspect, even, that the occasional wrongdoings of the aristocratic little scapegrace only endeared him the more.
at any time
From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
fallings
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From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT STORM Life on the Hill-Top moved serenely, and Van grew like a weed.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE GREAT STORM Life on the Hill-Top moved serenely, and Van grew like a weed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
high-strungadjective
being in a tense state
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
Hill-Top
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From this reading THE GREAT STORM Life on the Hill-Top moved serenely, and Van grew like a weed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suspect, even, that the occasional wrongdoings of the aristocratic little scapegrace only endeared him the more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
isn't
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From this reading He certainly _looks_ like a _dog_; but he isn’t.
JohnsnounUS /dʒɑːnz/
United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930)
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
the sound of laughing
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE GREAT STORM Life on the Hill-Top moved serenely, and Van grew like a weed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE GREAT STORM Life on the Hill-Top moved serenely, and Van grew like a weed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I suspect, even, that the occasional wrongdoings of the aristocratic little scapegrace only endeared him the more.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He certainly _looks_ like a _dog_; but he isn’t.
engage in
From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I suspect, even, that the occasional wrongdoings of the aristocratic little scapegrace only endeared him the more.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading THE GREAT STORM Life on the Hill-Top moved serenely, and Van grew like a weed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading I suspect, even, that the occasional wrongdoings of the aristocratic little scapegrace only endeared him the more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GREAT STORM Life on the Hill-Top moved serenely, and Van grew like a weed.
and nothing more
From this reading I suspect, even, that the occasional wrongdoings of the aristocratic little scapegrace only endeared him the more.
repentances
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From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
express in words
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
scapegracenoun
a reckless and unprincipled reprobate
From this reading I suspect, even, that the occasional wrongdoings of the aristocratic little scapegrace only endeared him the more.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading THE GREAT STORM Life on the Hill-Top moved serenely, and Van grew like a weed.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE GREAT STORM Life on the Hill-Top moved serenely, and Van grew like a weed.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading I suspect, even, that the occasional wrongdoings of the aristocratic little scapegrace only endeared him the more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I suspect, even, that the occasional wrongdoings of the aristocratic little scapegrace only endeared him the more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT STORM Life on the Hill-Top moved serenely, and Van grew like a weed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His church-going did not make a saint of him, but ever, he grew dearer to the heart of Betsy.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading THE GREAT STORM Life on the Hill-Top moved serenely, and Van grew like a weed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
weednounUS /wiːd/
any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
From this reading THE GREAT STORM Life on the Hill-Top moved serenely, and Van grew like a weed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
wrongdoingsnounUS /rɔːŋˈduːɪŋz/
plural of “wrongdoing” — departure from what is ethically acceptable
From this reading I suspect, even, that the occasional wrongdoings of the aristocratic little scapegrace only endeared him the more.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His sins were all sins of a high-strung, spirited disposition, and he was so human in his fallings from grace and his funny repentances, that Mrs. Johns would look at him, laugh, and exclaim, “You may say what you like.
