used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His estimate of women—for he was a bachelor—coincided entirely with that of Ena Pollen.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at 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 "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading His estimate of women—for he was a bachelor—coincided entirely with that of Ena Pollen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at all.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
coincidedverbUS /ˌkoʊənˈsaɪdəd/
past form of “coincide” — go with, fall together
From this reading His estimate of women—for he was a bachelor—coincided entirely with that of Ena Pollen.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
Ena
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From this reading His estimate of women—for he was a bachelor—coincided entirely with that of Ena Pollen.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His estimate of women—for he was a bachelor—coincided entirely with that of Ena Pollen.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading His estimate of women—for he was a bachelor—coincided entirely with that of Ena Pollen.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
a boy or man
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His estimate of women—for he was a bachelor—coincided entirely with that of Ena Pollen.
set up or found
From this reading "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at all.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
gaugedverbUS /ɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “gauge” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
gossipingnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəpɪŋ/
a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
From this reading "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at all.
Greig
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His estimate of women—for he was a bachelor—coincided entirely with that of Ena Pollen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No man really likes a woman who works for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading No man really likes a woman who works for him.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man really likes a woman who works for him.
money-making
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From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at all.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at all.
not any; not one
From this reading No man really likes a woman who works for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His estimate of women—for he was a bachelor—coincided entirely with that of Ena Pollen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
on one occasion
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at all.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
PollennounUS /ˈpɑːlən/
the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant
From this reading His estimate of women—for he was a bachelor—coincided entirely with that of Ena Pollen.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading No man really likes a woman who works for him.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at all.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at all.
that is looked for
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His estimate of women—for he was a bachelor—coincided entirely with that of Ena Pollen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading To be frank, he had, in the course of conversation, gauged her views regarding her own sex, and he at once sought to cultivate her acquaintance upon her line of thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pleasant, humorous, and careless in his relaxation from money-making in grim and grimy Glasgow, John Greig was an excellent fellow on holiday.
which person or people
From this reading No man really likes a woman who works for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His estimate of women—for he was a bachelor—coincided entirely with that of Ena Pollen.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at all.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His estimate of women—for he was a bachelor—coincided entirely with that of Ena Pollen.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Of course," she said next morning, as he found himself gossiping with her after breakfast, "woman ought not to work at all.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading No man really likes a woman who works for him.
