used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a rule, the women, therefore, were overworked.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Men who could not afford the grandeur or the sport indulged in dreams of it, and surrendered their lives to inelegant leisure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule, the women, therefore, were overworked.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Some talked of going West, where the opportunities were better.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Men who could not afford the grandeur or the sport indulged in dreams of it, and surrendered their lives to inelegant leisure.
Dan'l
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From this reading Some left their farms and moved into the village to make Dan'l Websters of their sons.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Men who could not afford the grandeur or the sport indulged in dreams of it, and surrendered their lives to inelegant leisure.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading Some left their farms and moved into the village to make Dan'l Websters of their sons.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
the act of departing
From this reading Some talked of going West, where the opportunities were better.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
Griggsby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Men who could not afford the grandeur or the sport indulged in dreams of it, and surrendered their lives to inelegant leisure.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Men who could not afford the grandeur or the sport indulged in dreams of it, and surrendered their lives to inelegant leisure.
inelegantadjective
lacking in refinement or grace or good taste
From this reading Men who could not afford the grandeur or the sport indulged in dreams of it, and surrendered their lives to inelegant leisure.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some left their farms and moved into the village to make Dan'l Websters of their sons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Some left their farms and moved into the village to make Dan'l Websters of their sons.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Men who could not afford the grandeur or the sport indulged in dreams of it, and surrendered their lives to inelegant leisure.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
engage in
From this reading Some left their farms and moved into the village to make Dan'l Websters of their sons.
the force of workers available
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Some left their farms and moved into the village to make Dan'l Websters of their sons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Men who could not afford the grandeur or the sport indulged in dreams of it, and surrendered their lives to inelegant leisure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Some talked of going West, where the opportunities were better.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Men who could not afford the grandeur or the sport indulged in dreams of it, and surrendered their lives to inelegant leisure.
overworkedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrkt/
past form of “overwork” — use too much
From this reading As a rule, the women, therefore, were overworked.
a full supply
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule, the women, therefore, were overworked.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some left their farms and moved into the village to make Dan'l Websters of their sons.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Some left their farms and moved into the village to make Dan'l Websters of their sons.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Men who could not afford the grandeur or the sport indulged in dreams of it, and surrendered their lives to inelegant leisure.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading Men who could not afford the grandeur or the sport indulged in dreams of it, and surrendered their lives to inelegant leisure.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Some talked of going West, where the opportunities were better.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men who could not afford the grandeur or the sport indulged in dreams of it, and surrendered their lives to inelegant leisure.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading As a rule, the women, therefore, were overworked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Some left their farms and moved into the village to make Dan'l Websters of their sons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
Websterian
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From this reading GOOD food, and plenty of it, was required to maintain the talents for leisure, racing, and Websterian grandeur that distinguished the men of Griggsby.
WebstersnounUS /ˈwebstərz/
plural of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Some left their farms and moved into the village to make Dan'l Websters of their sons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a rule, the women, therefore, were overworked.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Some talked of going West, where the opportunities were better.
in or at the place that
From this reading Some talked of going West, where the opportunities were better.
which person or people
From this reading Men who could not afford the grandeur or the sport indulged in dreams of it, and surrendered their lives to inelegant leisure.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As a rule, the women, therefore, were overworked.
