used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
conjuredverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒərd/
past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
crushed-stone
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From this reading When the train stopped, and only one stranger emerged upon the crushed-stone platform, Conscience thought that their guest had missed his train.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
Eben
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From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., in turn, seeing no elderly gentleman of sober visage, inferred that his host had failed to meet him.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading When the train stopped, and only one stranger emerged upon the crushed-stone platform, Conscience thought that their guest had missed his train.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., in turn, seeing no elderly gentleman of sober visage, inferred that his host had failed to meet him.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
a man of refinement
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading When the train stopped, and only one stranger emerged upon the crushed-stone platform, Conscience thought that their guest had missed his train.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
Haymond
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From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., in turn, seeing no elderly gentleman of sober visage, inferred that his host had failed to meet him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., in turn, seeing no elderly gentleman of sober visage, inferred that his host had failed to meet him.
humorlessadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərləs/
lacking humor
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., in turn, seeing no elderly gentleman of sober visage, inferred that his host had failed to meet him.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
come together
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., in turn, seeing no elderly gentleman of sober visage, inferred that his host had failed to meet him.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading When the train stopped, and only one stranger emerged upon the crushed-stone platform, Conscience thought that their guest had missed his train.
not any; not one
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
and nothing more
From this reading When the train stopped, and only one stranger emerged upon the crushed-stone platform, Conscience thought that their guest had missed his train.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading When the train stopped, and only one stranger emerged upon the crushed-stone platform, Conscience thought that their guest had missed his train.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
except for; apart from
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., in turn, seeing no elderly gentleman of sober visage, inferred that his host had failed to meet him.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., in turn, seeing no elderly gentleman of sober visage, inferred that his host had failed to meet him.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
stiltedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪltɪd/
artificially formal
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading When the train stopped, and only one stranger emerged upon the crushed-stone platform, Conscience thought that their guest had missed his train.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading When the train stopped, and only one stranger emerged upon the crushed-stone platform, Conscience thought that their guest had missed his train.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the train stopped, and only one stranger emerged upon the crushed-stone platform, Conscience thought that their guest had missed his train.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When the train stopped, and only one stranger emerged upon the crushed-stone platform, Conscience thought that their guest had missed his train.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., in turn, seeing no elderly gentleman of sober visage, inferred that his host had failed to meet him.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
Tollmannoun
someone employed to collect tolls
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., in turn, seeing no elderly gentleman of sober visage, inferred that his host had failed to meet him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the train stopped, and only one stranger emerged upon the crushed-stone platform, Conscience thought that their guest had missed his train.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., in turn, seeing no elderly gentleman of sober visage, inferred that his host had failed to meet him.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
visualizeverbUS /ˈvɪʒwəlaɪz/
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
at the time that
From this reading When the train stopped, and only one stranger emerged upon the crushed-stone platform, Conscience thought that their guest had missed his train.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Eben Tollman used, in his correspondence, a stilted formality which conjured up the portrait of one somewhat staid and humorless.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
which person or people
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
a late time of life
From this reading Conscience and her husband had, on the other hand, formed no mental portrait of the visiting minister, save that his reputation and accomplishment would indicate mature years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sam Haymond, D.D., gathering together his belongings, as the train whistled for the village, fancied that he could visualize with a fair accuracy the gentleman who had written, "You will be met at the station."
