used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yes, very speculative, and full of plans and projects.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
Elmsdale's
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From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
divisible by two
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
at any time
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Such was the fact, however," replied my visitor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Yes, very speculative, and full of plans and projects.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "Such was the fact, however," replied my visitor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He was a speculative man in many ways.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
immediately past
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "He was a speculative man in many ways.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "He was a speculative man in many ways.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Such was the fact, however," replied my visitor.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
and nothing more
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
Patterson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Yes, very speculative, and full of plans and projects.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Yes, very speculative, and full of plans and projects.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Such was the fact, however," replied my visitor.
express in words
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading "He was a speculative man in many ways.
stammerverbUS /ˈstæmər/
speak haltingly
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Such was the fact, however," replied my visitor.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
a fact that has been verified
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
precisely as stated
From this reading "It is very extraordinary," I managed at last to stammer out; "for I can honestly say I never heard even a suggestion of Mr. Elmsdale's design; indeed, I did not know he had ever thought of building upon the ground."
someone who visits
From this reading "Such was the fact, however," replied my visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Such was the fact, however," replied my visitor.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "He was a speculative man in many ways.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading However, Mr. Patterson," he proceeded, "all this only proves the truth of the old remark, that 'great wits and little wits sometimes jump together.'"
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, very speculative, and full of plans and projects.
