used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading O'Driscol was rather a small man--that is to say, he was short but thick, and of full habit.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
brevitynounUS /ˈbrevəti/
the use of brief expressions
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
clothing in general
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
carefully weighed
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
Fitzy
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From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading O'Driscol was rather a small man--that is to say, he was short but thick, and of full habit.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
an established custom
From this reading O'Driscol was rather a small man--that is to say, he was short but thick, and of full habit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading O'Driscol was rather a small man--that is to say, he was short but thick, and of full habit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading O'Driscol was rather a small man--that is to say, he was short but thick, and of full habit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
as might be expected
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
O'Driscol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
Purcel
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From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
on the contrary
From this reading O'Driscol was rather a small man--that is to say, he was short but thick, and of full habit.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
savoredverbUS /ˈseɪvərd/
past form of “savor” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
express in words
From this reading O'Driscol was rather a small man--that is to say, he was short but thick, and of full habit.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading O'Driscol was rather a small man--that is to say, he was short but thick, and of full habit.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading O'Driscol was rather a small man--that is to say, he was short but thick, and of full habit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading O'Driscol was rather a small man--that is to say, he was short but thick, and of full habit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the other side, his clothes fitted him very well, and as he had a good leg and a neat small foot, he availed himself of every possible opportunity to show them.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading O'Driscol was rather a small man--that is to say, he was short but thick, and of full habit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
under normal conditions
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
precisely as stated
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the morning but one afterwards, John Purcel proceeded to the house of his friend and neighbor, Fitzy O'Driscol, as he was usually termed for brevity.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
well-looking
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From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was naturally well made, and had been considered well-looking, until his complexion became a good deal inflamed from the effects of social indulgence, to which he was rather strongly addicted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His natural manner would have been plausible if he had allowed it to remain natural; but so far from this, he affected an air of pomp and dignity, that savored very strongly of the mock heroic.
