used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
AARONnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
(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 It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But to see him in such a plight as this was altogether beyond their experience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was prim and precise in every detail of his clothes, and his sense of personal dignity was very strong.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading Neatness was a passion with him, and, in his regulated bachelor existence, this had grown upon him with the years.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But to see him in such a plight as this was altogether beyond their experience.
the two together, not just one
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to see him in such a plight as this was altogether beyond their experience.
clothing in general
From this reading He was prim and precise in every detail of his clothes, and his sense of personal dignity was very strong.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading He was prim and precise in every detail of his clothes, and his sense of personal dignity was very strong.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He was prim and precise in every detail of his clothes, and his sense of personal dignity was very strong.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was prim and precise in every detail of his clothes, and his sense of personal dignity was very strong.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Neatness was a passion with him, and, in his regulated bachelor existence, this had grown upon him with the years.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading But to see him in such a plight as this was altogether beyond their experience.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Neatness was a passion with him, and, in his regulated bachelor existence, this had grown upon him with the years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
NeatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading Neatness was a passion with him, and, in his regulated bachelor existence, this had grown upon him with the years.
not any; not one
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
Oldtown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Neatness was a passion with him, and, in his regulated bachelor existence, this had grown upon him with the years.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He was prim and precise in every detail of his clothes, and his sense of personal dignity was very strong.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading But to see him in such a plight as this was altogether beyond their experience.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading He was prim and precise in every detail of his clothes, and his sense of personal dignity was very strong.
primverbUS /prɪm/
assume a prim appearance
From this reading He was prim and precise in every detail of his clothes, and his sense of personal dignity was very strong.
RAGESnounUS /ˈreɪdʒɪz/
plural of “rage” — a feeling of intense anger
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
regulatedadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪd/
controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
From this reading Neatness was a passion with him, and, in his regulated bachelor existence, this had grown upon him with the years.
Rushton
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From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He was prim and precise in every detail of his clothes, and his sense of personal dignity was very strong.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was prim and precise in every detail of his clothes, and his sense of personal dignity was very strong.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But to see him in such a plight as this was altogether beyond their experience.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But to see him in such a plight as this was altogether beyond their experience.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But to see him in such a plight as this was altogether beyond their experience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Neatness was a passion with him, and, in his regulated bachelor existence, this had grown upon him with the years.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was prim and precise in every detail of his clothes, and his sense of personal dignity was very strong.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
at the time that
From this reading It was a surprise in the first place to see Aaron Rushton at all, as, contrary to his usual custom when he paid a visit to Oldtown, he had not notified them that they might expect him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Neatness was a passion with him, and, in his regulated bachelor existence, this had grown upon him with the years.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading UNCLE AARON RAGES It was no wonder that both were startled, for the little group coming up the walk showed that something far out of the ordinary had happened.
a late time of life
From this reading Neatness was a passion with him, and, in his regulated bachelor existence, this had grown upon him with the years.
