used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
(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 "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
in addition
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
any thing at all
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
Bunn
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From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But matters with either of them seldom went farther than the mere threat.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
conveniencesnounUS /kənˈviːnjənsɪz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
Deerfield
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From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
one or the other of two
From this reading But matters with either of them seldom went farther than the mere threat.
ElknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading But matters with either of them seldom went farther than the mere threat.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But matters with either of them seldom went farther than the mere threat.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But matters with either of them seldom went farther than the mere threat.
in motion
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
OaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
Pertell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
resigningverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
not often
From this reading But matters with either of them seldom went farther than the mere threat.
Sneed
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From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But matters with either of them seldom went farther than the mere threat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading But matters with either of them seldom went farther than the mere threat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
precisely as stated
From this reading "But the lodge is a big building, very quaint and picturesque, I have been told, and it has all the comforts, and many of the conveniences, of life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But matters with either of them seldom went farther than the mere threat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
at the time that
From this reading They were used to this action on his part, and also on the part of Mr. Bunn--that of resigning when anything did not suit them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I know it will not be as pleasant, as regards weather conditions, at Elk Lodge, Deerfield, as it was at Oak Farm," said Mr. Pertell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But matters with either of them seldom went farther than the mere threat.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS The moving picture players looked curiously at the manager, and then at Mr. Sneed.
