used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
fearless and daring
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
uttered without voice
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
CHAMPIONnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
compassed
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From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
contradictverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/
be in contradiction with
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
Errol
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From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
Errol's
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From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
every person
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
with resolute determination
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
house-party
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From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
hubbubnounUS /ˈhʌbəb/
loud confused noise from many sources
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
incomparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
and nothing more
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
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 The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
LucasnounUS /ˈluːkəs/
United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
not one, and not any
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
twangverbUS /twɑːŋ/
cause to sound with a twang
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
wasn't
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From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Errol, who was the soul of hospitality, but who, nevertheless, believed firmly in leaving people to amuse themselves in their own way, had only returned a few minutes before from paying a round of calls.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading The hubbub of voices was considerable, but Mrs. Errol's remark was too weighty to be missed, and nearly everyone left off talking to hear its sequel.
at the time that
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
which person or people
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lucas Errol was entertaining a large house-party, and the great hall was full of guests, most of whom had just returned from the day's sport.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading She was wrapped in furs from head to foot, and her large, kindly face shone out of them like a November sun emerging from a mass of cloud.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE CHAMPION When Mrs. Errol remarked in her deep voice, that yet compassed the incomparable Yankee twang, that she guessed she wasn't afraid of any man that breathed, none of those who heard the bold assertion ventured to contradict her.
