used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But they meant more than just that, for there were few, even among the unimaginative, who did not feel drawn to that door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they meant more than just that, for there were few, even among the unimaginative, who did not feel drawn to that door.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading IN THE STAR CHAMBER.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But they meant more than just that, for there were few, even among the unimaginative, who did not feel drawn to that door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading But they meant more than just that, for there were few, even among the unimaginative, who did not feel drawn to that door.
divisible by two
From this reading But they meant more than just that, for there were few, even among the unimaginative, who did not feel drawn to that door.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
fanlightnoun
a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But they meant more than just that, for there were few, even among the unimaginative, who did not feel drawn to that door.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But they meant more than just that, for there were few, even among the unimaginative, who did not feel drawn to that door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
Hazeltine
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From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
HospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE STAR CHAMBER.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
and nothing more
From this reading But they meant more than just that, for there were few, even among the unimaginative, who did not feel drawn to that door.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But they meant more than just that, for there were few, even among the unimaginative, who did not feel drawn to that door.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But they meant more than just that, for there were few, even among the unimaginative, who did not feel drawn to that door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
express in words
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading IN THE STAR CHAMBER.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Hospitality shone from every panel, the big fanlight was like a genial sun, and the resemblance to his cheery face and cordial manner was not altogether fanciful.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But they meant more than just that, for there were few, even among the unimaginative, who did not feel drawn to that door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE STAR CHAMBER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There never lived a more genial, kindly man than old Judge Hazeltine, and the house he planned and built reflected, as perfectly as a house could, the character of its owner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
unimaginativeadjectiveUS /ənɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/
deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention
From this reading But they meant more than just that, for there were few, even among the unimaginative, who did not feel drawn to that door.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they meant more than just that, for there were few, even among the unimaginative, who did not feel drawn to that door.
which person or people
From this reading But they meant more than just that, for there were few, even among the unimaginative, who did not feel drawn to that door.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "The front door looks like the Judge," people used to say, laughing as they said it, for he was portly and the door was wide.
