used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Truth to tell, the matter appeared to him to be a perfect nuisance.
(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 did not seem to him that there was the least necessity for his being there at all.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Truth to tell, the matter appeared to him to be a perfect nuisance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
being joined in close association
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Truth to tell, the matter appeared to him to be a perfect nuisance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It did not seem to him that there was the least necessity for his being there at all.
BUFFALOnounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He had rather liked Silas Mallinsbee when he had met him under somewhat distressing circumstances in the town.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not seem to him that there was the least necessity for his being there at all.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Now he felt a positive dislike for him.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading He had rather liked Silas Mallinsbee when he had met him under somewhat distressing circumstances in the town.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Now he felt a positive dislike for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It did not seem to him that there was the least necessity for his being there at all.
Gordon's
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From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had rather liked Silas Mallinsbee when he had met him under somewhat distressing circumstances in the town.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had rather liked Silas Mallinsbee when he had met him under somewhat distressing circumstances in the town.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It did not seem to him that there was the least necessity for his being there at all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It did not seem to him that there was the least necessity for his being there at all.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had rather liked Silas Mallinsbee when he had met him under somewhat distressing circumstances in the town.
a single distinct event
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not seem to him that there was the least necessity for his being there at all.
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 did not seem to him that there was the least necessity for his being there at all.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He had rather liked Silas Mallinsbee when he had met him under somewhat distressing circumstances in the town.
Mallinsbee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Truth to tell, the matter appeared to him to be a perfect nuisance.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He had rather liked Silas Mallinsbee when he had met him under somewhat distressing circumstances in the town.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It did not seem to him that there was the least necessity for his being there at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not seem to him that there was the least necessity for his being there at all.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he felt a positive dislike for him.
nuisancenounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading Truth to tell, the matter appeared to him to be a perfect nuisance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Truth to tell, the matter appeared to him to be a perfect nuisance.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Now he felt a positive dislike for him.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
on the contrary
From this reading He had rather liked Silas Mallinsbee when he had met him under somewhat distressing circumstances in the town.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It did not seem to him that there was the least necessity for his being there at all.
Silas
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From this reading He had rather liked Silas Mallinsbee when he had met him under somewhat distressing circumstances in the town.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He had rather liked Silas Mallinsbee when he had met him under somewhat distressing circumstances in the town.
express in words
From this reading Truth to tell, the matter appeared to him to be a perfect nuisance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It did not seem to him that there was the least necessity for his being there at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It did not seem to him that there was the least necessity for his being there at all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He had rather liked Silas Mallinsbee when he had met him under somewhat distressing circumstances in the town.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Truth to tell, the matter appeared to him to be a perfect nuisance.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had rather liked Silas Mallinsbee when he had met him under somewhat distressing circumstances in the town.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading AT BUFFALO POINT To Gordon's mind Hazel Mallinsbee attached far greater importance to her father's presence on the veranda than the incident warranted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It did not seem to him that there was the least necessity for his being there at all.
at the time that
From this reading He had rather liked Silas Mallinsbee when he had met him under somewhat distressing circumstances in the town.
