used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
adversariesnounUS /ˈædvərseriz/
plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
(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 ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
lacking funds
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
drivewaynounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
a road leading up to a private house
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
Endbury
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From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
exasperationnounUS /ˌeksæspərˈeɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
farawayadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrəˈweɪ/
very far away in space or time
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
five-o'clock
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From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
fixitynoun
the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
half-finished
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From this reading ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
Hollister's
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From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
house-buildernoun
someone who builds houses as a business
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
the quality of being humane
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
inferioritynounUS /ˌɪnfɪriˈɔːrɪtiː/
the state of being inferior
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
lifelongadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪˈflɔːŋ/
continuing through life
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
most important element
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
joined in matrimony
From this reading ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
a particular point in time
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
slightingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtɪŋ/
tending to diminish or disparage
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
symbolizedverbUS /ˈsɪmbəlaɪzd/
past form of “symbolize” — express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
trolley-car
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From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading He felt that they symbolized the weakness of most of humanity, and promised himself with a comfortable confidence an easy and lifelong victory over such feeble adversaries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
whistlesnounUS /ˈwɪsəlz/
plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading Paul Hollister's face broke into a good-humored smile as a moment later he caught the faraway five-o'clock whistles calling from the city.
belonging to which person
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As the workmen disappeared down the driveway to the main road, running to catch the next trolley-car to Endbury, he looked after them with little of the usual exasperation of the house-builder whose work they were slighting, but with an agreeable sense of their extreme inferiority to him in the matter of fixity of purpose.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED All over the half-finished house the workmen began to lay down their tools.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was in a very happy mood these days and the best aspect of the phenomena of the world was what impressed him most.
