used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
(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 "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE CASTLE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The nasty scandal at the Pandemonium had been particularly irritating to Haggard personally.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading AT THE CASTLE.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
don't
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From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
a social unit living together
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It wasn't my fault.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The Haggards were heartily glad to leave town.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The nasty scandal at the Pandemonium had been particularly irritating to Haggard personally.
HaggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The nasty scandal at the Pandemonium had been particularly irritating to Haggard personally.
Haggards
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From this reading The Haggards were heartily glad to leave town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
he'd
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From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
he's
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From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading The Haggards were heartily glad to leave town.
Hetton
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From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading The nasty scandal at the Pandemonium had been particularly irritating to Haggard personally.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
go away from a place
From this reading The Haggards were heartily glad to leave town.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It wasn't my fault.
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading The nasty scandal at the Pandemonium had been particularly irritating to Haggard personally.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
and nothing more
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
PandemoniumnounUS /ˌpændɪˈmoʊniəm/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading The nasty scandal at the Pandemonium had been particularly irritating to Haggard personally.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The nasty scandal at the Pandemonium had been particularly irritating to Haggard personally.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading The nasty scandal at the Pandemonium had been particularly irritating to Haggard personally.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading The nasty scandal at the Pandemonium had been particularly irritating to Haggard personally.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
express in words
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE CASTLE.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Haggards were heartily glad to leave town.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Haggards were heartily glad to leave town.
except if; if not
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
wasn't
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From this reading It wasn't my fault.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Haggards were heartily glad to leave town.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Thank God," he said to himself, "the head of the family will probably never hear of it, unless Hetton should go out of his way to tell him; but I don't think he'd do that, he's not too particular himself, so it would be only a case of the pot calling the kettle, after all.
