used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
Alec
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From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
any person at all
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
Cameron
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From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
can't
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From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
contradictedverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəd/
past form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
doesn't
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From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
give expression to
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
a boy or man
From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE ROARING GAME.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
and nothing more
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
approval to do something
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
ROARINGnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading THE ROARING GAME.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
express in words
From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROARING GAME.
There's
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From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
a special situation
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading More than that, he doesn’t care to hear anyone express opinions contrary to his own, at least on two subjects--politics and religion.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
at the time that
From this reading When the Christmas holidays drew near, Alec obtained his father’s permission to ask his friend, Duncan Cameron, to spend a week at the Castle Farm; and, after a little hesitation, Cameron accepted the proposal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
won't
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From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘There’s just one thing, Duncan, I would like you to mind,’ said Alec, as they drew near the farm; ‘my father’s an old man, and he doesn’t like to be contradicted.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you can’t agree with him on these points, and I dare say you won’t, hold your tongue, like a good fellow.
