used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was shorter than the formal avenue, and less in the way of more important visitors.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He pondered much on the sight as he walked up the road.
a line of approach
From this reading It was shorter than the formal avenue, and less in the way of more important visitors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Old Rolls went up the road which led by the Scaur.
clothing in general
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading It was shorter than the formal avenue, and less in the way of more important visitors.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was shorter than the formal avenue, and less in the way of more important visitors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was shorter than the formal avenue, and less in the way of more important visitors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was shorter than the formal avenue, and less in the way of more important visitors.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Old Rolls went up the road which led by the Scaur.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was shorter than the formal avenue, and less in the way of more important visitors.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was shorter than the formal avenue, and less in the way of more important visitors.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was shorter than the formal avenue, and less in the way of more important visitors.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Rolls went up the road which led by the Scaur.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He pondered much on the sight as he walked up the road.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading He pondered much on the sight as he walked up the road.
quarrelling
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From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Old Rolls went up the road which led by the Scaur.
RollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading Old Rolls went up the road which led by the Scaur.
Scaur
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From this reading Old Rolls went up the road which led by the Scaur.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was shorter than the formal avenue, and less in the way of more important visitors.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He pondered much on the sight as he walked up the road.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was shorter than the formal avenue, and less in the way of more important visitors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old Rolls went up the road which led by the Scaur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Old Rolls went up the road which led by the Scaur.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading It was shorter than the formal avenue, and less in the way of more important visitors.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He pondered much on the sight as he walked up the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was shorter than the formal avenue, and less in the way of more important visitors.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was shorter than the formal avenue, and less in the way of more important visitors.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Old Rolls went up the road which led by the Scaur.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Old Rolls went up the road which led by the Scaur.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was much distressed and "exercised in his mind" about the agitated appearance of his master--his torn sleeve, and clothes stained with the soil.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading John was not a man given to quarrelling, but he would seem to have been engaged in some conflict or other.
