used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
adoringadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrɪŋ/
showing adoration
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
matters of personal concern
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His daughter, Lydia, and Olivia had been friends in the far-off days, although Lydia was five years older.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
of short duration or distance
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
ChairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
consorted
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From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
contraltonoun
a woman singer having a contralto voice
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
creamyadjectiveUS /ˈkriːmi/
of the color of cream
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
a female human offspring
From this reading His daughter, Lydia, and Olivia had been friends in the far-off days, although Lydia was five years older.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His daughter, Lydia, and Olivia had been friends in the far-off days, although Lydia was five years older.
draper's
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From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
a social unit living together
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading His daughter, Lydia, and Olivia had been friends in the far-off days, although Lydia was five years older.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading His daughter, Lydia, and Olivia had been friends in the far-off days, although Lydia was five years older.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
FREKE
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From this reading JOHN FREKE was one of the most highly respected men in Medlow.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His daughter, Lydia, and Olivia had been friends in the far-off days, although Lydia was five years older.
GalesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
gentrynounUS /ˈdʒentri/
the most powerful members of a society
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading JOHN FREKE was one of the most highly respected men in Medlow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOHN FREKE was one of the most highly respected men in Medlow.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN FREKE was one of the most highly respected men in Medlow.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading His daughter, Lydia, and Olivia had been friends in the far-off days, although Lydia was five years older.
MasonicadjectiveUS /məˈsɑːnɪk/
of or relating to stonemasons or masonry
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
Medlow
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From this reading JOHN FREKE was one of the most highly respected men in Medlow.
the force of workers available
From this reading JOHN FREKE was one of the most highly respected men in Medlow.
used to form the superlative
From this reading JOHN FREKE was one of the most highly respected men in Medlow.
municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOHN FREKE was one of the most highly respected men in Medlow.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading His daughter, Lydia, and Olivia had been friends in the far-off days, although Lydia was five years older.
Olivia
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From this reading His daughter, Lydia, and Olivia had been friends in the far-off days, although Lydia was five years older.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JOHN FREKE was one of the most highly respected men in Medlow.
an amount of time
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
ProvincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading JOHN FREKE was one of the most highly respected men in Medlow.
possessing material wealth
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
do one's shopping
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHN FREKE was one of the most highly respected men in Medlow.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
Trivetts
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From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
two times
From this reading A great leader in municipal affairs, he had twice been Mayor of the town and was Chairman of the local hospital, President of clubs and associations innumerable, and held Provincial Masonic rank.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOHN FREKE was one of the most highly respected men in Medlow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But as John Freke persisted in walking about the draper’s shop in Old Street, established by his grandfather, his family consorted, not with the gentry of the neighbourhood, but with the “homely folk” such as the Trivetts and the Gales.
a late time of life
From this reading His daughter, Lydia, and Olivia had been friends in the far-off days, although Lydia was five years older.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was tall and creamy and massive and capable, and had a rich contralto voice; and Olivia, very young and eager, had, for a brief period, sat adoring at her feet.
