used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PALMER AT WORK ‘Go and catch a falling star.’
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
(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 ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PALMER AT WORK ‘Go and catch a falling star.’
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PALMER AT WORK ‘Go and catch a falling star.’
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Much better to have done it quietly on the following evening, and without sending the car at all.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading PALMER AT WORK ‘Go and catch a falling star.’
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
chauffeur'snounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːrz/
possessive form of “chauffeur” — a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Much better to have done it quietly on the following evening, and without sending the car at all.
DonnenounUS /dʌn/
English clergyman and metaphysical poet celebrated as a preacher (1572-1631)
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Much better to have done it quietly on the following evening, and without sending the car at all.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading PALMER AT WORK ‘Go and catch a falling star.’
a social unit living together
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Much better to have done it quietly on the following evening, and without sending the car at all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PALMER AT WORK ‘Go and catch a falling star.’
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
interferingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Much better to have done it quietly on the following evening, and without sending the car at all.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
modelled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much better to have done it quietly on the following evening, and without sending the car at all.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
not any; not one
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Much better to have done it quietly on the following evening, and without sending the car at all.
and nothing more
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
PALMERnounUS /ˈpɑːmər/
United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading PALMER AT WORK ‘Go and catch a falling star.’
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
with low volume
From this reading Much better to have done it quietly on the following evening, and without sending the car at all.
on the contrary
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
precisely, exactly
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Much better to have done it quietly on the following evening, and without sending the car at all.
showinessnoun
extravagant elaborateness
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
and nothing more
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
term of address for a man
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading PALMER AT WORK ‘Go and catch a falling star.’
story-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
swaggerverbUS /ˈswæɡər/
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
at the time that
From this reading For Palmer was, after his own fashion, a true artist, and showiness did not appeal to him, though there might be a bit of swagger when the work was done.
which person or people
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt no admiration, rather a good-natured contempt, for those who run unnecessary risks, and if he sometimes modelled his manner upon that of certain story-book heroes, he did so simply to satisfy his dramatic instinct, and only when there was no danger of its interfering with his plans.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Much better to have done it quietly on the following evening, and without sending the car at all.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading PALMER AT WORK ‘Go and catch a falling star.’
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ――_Donne._ In full view of the Weston family Palmer took his seat in the car, closed the door, and nodded reply to the chauffeur’s “All right, sir?”――nevertheless, this was not the way he would have managed things himself.
