used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
(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 The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
cetera
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From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
cohortsnounUS /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/
plural of “cohort” — a company of companions or supporters
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He found it on the whole easier than he had expected.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
endearverbUS /enˈdiːr/
make attractive or lovable
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
et
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From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He found it on the whole easier than he had expected.
a social unit living together
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
set up or found
From this reading He found it on the whole easier than he had expected.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found it on the whole easier than he had expected.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found it on the whole easier than he had expected.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He found it on the whole easier than he had expected.
Junius
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From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
LeGrand
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From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
engage in
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
McGee
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From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
mythicaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪθəkəl/
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
on one occasion
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
and nothing more
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
on the contrary
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
ReinstatementnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtmənt/
the condition of being reinstated
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
SADDESTadjectiveUS /ˈsædəst/
superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
Shep
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From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He found it on the whole easier than he had expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had only to make a few formal apologies, as in the cases of Shep McGee and Junius LeGrand, and let it become generally known that he had definitely given up drinking, et cetera, to make the cohorts of the commonplace glad to receive him in their ranks once more.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Reinstatement in the social life of New Haven followed quite easily--almost as a matter of course, for he had not actively offended any members of what might be described as the entertaining classes.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He found it on the whole easier than he had expected.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE SADDEST TALE With the beginning of the next term Harry embarked on the task of setting himself right with the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The female element, practically all of whom knew him, or at least of him, through his family connection, had evolved a mythical but interesting conception of him as "rather a fast young man"; and that, alas! served to endear him to their hearts rather than otherwise.
