used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Colonel Rannion had greatly liked his sister's house, had accordingly shown much esteem for George, and had even spoken of ordering a house for himself.
speak to
From this reading Just as breakfast was being served, George had the idea of ringing up the Hampstead people for the Colonel's address, which he obtained at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as breakfast was being served, George had the idea of ringing up the Hampstead people for the Colonel's address, which he obtained at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Just as breakfast was being served, George had the idea of ringing up the Hampstead people for the Colonel's address, which he obtained at once.
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading The Colonel was staying at the Berkeley Hotel.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Just as breakfast was being served, George had the idea of ringing up the Hampstead people for the Colonel's address, which he obtained at once.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Just as breakfast was being served, George had the idea of ringing up the Hampstead people for the Colonel's address, which he obtained at once.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Colonel Rannion had greatly liked his sister's house, had accordingly shown much esteem for George, and had even spoken of ordering a house for himself.
divisible by two
From this reading Colonel Rannion had greatly liked his sister's house, had accordingly shown much esteem for George, and had even spoken of ordering a house for himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Colonel Rannion had greatly liked his sister's house, had accordingly shown much esteem for George, and had even spoken of ordering a house for himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
Hampstead
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From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Colonel Rannion had greatly liked his sister's house, had accordingly shown much esteem for George, and had even spoken of ordering a house for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Rannion had greatly liked his sister's house, had accordingly shown much esteem for George, and had even spoken of ordering a house for himself.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The Colonel was staying at the Berkeley Hotel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Just as breakfast was being served, George had the idea of ringing up the Hampstead people for the Colonel's address, which he obtained at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as breakfast was being served, George had the idea of ringing up the Hampstead people for the Colonel's address, which he obtained at once.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Colonel Rannion had greatly liked his sister's house, had accordingly shown much esteem for George, and had even spoken of ordering a house for himself.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Colonel Rannion had greatly liked his sister's house, had accordingly shown much esteem for George, and had even spoken of ordering a house for himself.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Just as breakfast was being served, George had the idea of ringing up the Hampstead people for the Colonel's address, which he obtained at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
many times at short intervals
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
on one occasion
From this reading Just as breakfast was being served, George had the idea of ringing up the Hampstead people for the Colonel's address, which he obtained at once.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading Colonel Rannion had greatly liked his sister's house, had accordingly shown much esteem for George, and had even spoken of ordering a house for himself.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Just as breakfast was being served, George had the idea of ringing up the Hampstead people for the Colonel's address, which he obtained at once.
Rannion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
reunionsnounUS /riˈuːnjənz/
plural of “reunion” — a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Just as breakfast was being served, George had the idea of ringing up the Hampstead people for the Colonel's address, which he obtained at once.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Just as breakfast was being served, George had the idea of ringing up the Hampstead people for the Colonel's address, which he obtained at once.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Colonel Rannion had greatly liked his sister's house, had accordingly shown much esteem for George, and had even spoken of ordering a house for himself.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Colonel Rannion had greatly liked his sister's house, had accordingly shown much esteem for George, and had even spoken of ordering a house for himself.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Colonel Rannion had greatly liked his sister's house, had accordingly shown much esteem for George, and had even spoken of ordering a house for himself.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Colonel was staying at the Berkeley Hotel.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Just as breakfast was being served, George had the idea of ringing up the Hampstead people for the Colonel's address, which he obtained at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading George had met him several times at the dinners and other reunions to which a sympathetic architect is often invited in the dwelling that he has created.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading IN THE MACHINE I Colonel Rannion was brother of the wife of the man for whom George had built the house at Hampstead.
