used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading However, as Thorndyke was not due until lunch time, I should have an opportunity of modifying my arrangement, if necessary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading However, as Thorndyke was not due until lunch time, I should have an opportunity of modifying my arrangement, if necessary.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, as Thorndyke was not due until lunch time, I should have an opportunity of modifying my arrangement, if necessary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as events turned out, I congratulated myself warmly on not having missed the morning visit to the Cathedral.
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading But, as events turned out, I congratulated myself warmly on not having missed the morning visit to the Cathedral.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading But, as events turned out, I congratulated myself warmly on not having missed the morning visit to the Cathedral.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
having made preparations
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
Dr
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From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading However, as Thorndyke was not due until lunch time, I should have an opportunity of modifying my arrangement, if necessary.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But, as events turned out, I congratulated myself warmly on not having missed the morning visit to the Cathedral.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
set up or found
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading However, as Thorndyke was not due until lunch time, I should have an opportunity of modifying my arrangement, if necessary.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But, as events turned out, I congratulated myself warmly on not having missed the morning visit to the Cathedral.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, as Thorndyke was not due until lunch time, I should have an opportunity of modifying my arrangement, if necessary.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading However, as Thorndyke was not due until lunch time, I should have an opportunity of modifying my arrangement, if necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
located inward
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
Japp
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From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
Japp's
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From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
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 It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
held dear
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
take the midday meal
From this reading However, as Thorndyke was not due until lunch time, I should have an opportunity of modifying my arrangement, if necessary.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading But, as events turned out, I congratulated myself warmly on not having missed the morning visit to the Cathedral.
modifyingverbUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “modify” — make less severe or harsh or extreme
From this reading However, as Thorndyke was not due until lunch time, I should have an opportunity of modifying my arrangement, if necessary.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But, as events turned out, I congratulated myself warmly on not having missed the morning visit to the Cathedral.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But, as events turned out, I congratulated myself warmly on not having missed the morning visit to the Cathedral.
absolutely essential
From this reading However, as Thorndyke was not due until lunch time, I should have an opportunity of modifying my arrangement, if necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading However, as Thorndyke was not due until lunch time, I should have an opportunity of modifying my arrangement, if necessary.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But, as events turned out, I congratulated myself warmly on not having missed the morning visit to the Cathedral.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
unusual or striking
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
Thorndyke
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From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
transfigured
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From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But, as events turned out, I congratulated myself warmly on not having missed the morning visit to the Cathedral.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading However, as Thorndyke was not due until lunch time, I should have an opportunity of modifying my arrangement, if necessary.
under normal conditions
From this reading It was a really remarkable experience; and not the least interesting part of it to me was the revelation of the inner personality of my friend, Mr. Japp. That usually dry and taciturn man of business was transfigured in the presence of the things that he really loved.
precisely as stated
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But, as events turned out, I congratulated myself warmly on not having missed the morning visit to the Cathedral.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading But, as events turned out, I congratulated myself warmly on not having missed the morning visit to the Cathedral.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, I adopted the suggestion with very great pleasure, not a little flattered at receiving so distinguished a guest; and now I was somewhat disposed to regret my engagement to attend Mr. Japp’s demonstration.
week-end
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From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On arriving home, I found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Thorndyke suggesting--in response to a general invitation that I had given him some time previously--that he should come down on Saturday to spend the week-end with me.
