used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Of course," said Nina, her face drawn, "we must wire at once for the earl."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
Bellingdown
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From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading The Mantle of Heroism It was generally conceded that the Earl of Dumphreys was eccentric.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course," said Nina, her face drawn, "we must wire at once for the earl."
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
disciplenounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəl/
someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading "Of course," said Nina, her face drawn, "we must wire at once for the earl."
duchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
Dumphreys
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From this reading The Mantle of Heroism It was generally conceded that the Earl of Dumphreys was eccentric.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The Mantle of Heroism It was generally conceded that the Earl of Dumphreys was eccentric.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading The Mantle of Heroism It was generally conceded that the Earl of Dumphreys was eccentric.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Of course," said Nina, her face drawn, "we must wire at once for the earl."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Of course," said Nina, her face drawn, "we must wire at once for the earl."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
brought together in one place
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The Mantle of Heroism It was generally conceded that the Earl of Dumphreys was eccentric.
Gerald
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From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
girdled
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From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Of course," said Nina, her face drawn, "we must wire at once for the earl."
HeroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading The Mantle of Heroism It was generally conceded that the Earl of Dumphreys was eccentric.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Mantle of Heroism It was generally conceded that the Earl of Dumphreys was eccentric.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
Kneedrock's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
MantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading The Mantle of Heroism It was generally conceded that the Earl of Dumphreys was eccentric.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Of course," said Nina, her face drawn, "we must wire at once for the earl."
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading "Of course," said Nina, her face drawn, "we must wire at once for the earl."
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Mantle of Heroism It was generally conceded that the Earl of Dumphreys was eccentric.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
on one occasion
From this reading "Of course," said Nina, her face drawn, "we must wire at once for the earl."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Of course," said Nina, her face drawn, "we must wire at once for the earl."
sandalsnounUS /ˈsændəlz/
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
siresnounUS /saɪrz/
plural of “sire” — a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
make square
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Mantle of Heroism It was generally conceded that the Earl of Dumphreys was eccentric.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Mantle of Heroism It was generally conceded that the Earl of Dumphreys was eccentric.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
TolstoynounUS /ˈtoʊlstɔɪ/
Russian author remembered for two great novels (1828-1910)
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
unshavenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪvən/
not shaved
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
unshornadjective
not sheared
From this reading He was an ardent disciple of Tolstoy, and lived on his estate in the North in the simplest fashion, unshaven and unshorn, and affecting coarse girdled robes and sandals.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Mantle of Heroism It was generally conceded that the Earl of Dumphreys was eccentric.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Of course," said Nina, her face drawn, "we must wire at once for the earl."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
which person or people
From this reading They were gathered in Kneedrock's suite in St. James's Square--the duke and his duchess, Lord and Lady Bellingdown--who had chanced to be in town--and Nina and Gerald Andrews, the latter a veritable tower of strength in emergency from the very first.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading "Of course," said Nina, her face drawn, "we must wire at once for the earl."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Despite his titles and his lands, he was as much out of the world as though he rested with his sires beneath the gray stones of Dumphreys Abbey.
