used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
bearishness
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From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
for the reason that
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Colonel held his judgment in suspense, though he leaned to the latter view of the case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But the Colonel held his judgment in suspense, though he leaned to the latter view of the case.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
cubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
divisible by two
From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
a social unit living together
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But the Colonel held his judgment in suspense, though he leaned to the latter view of the case.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
How
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From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
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 He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
a boy or man
From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But the Colonel held his judgment in suspense, though he leaned to the latter view of the case.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading But the Colonel held his judgment in suspense, though he leaned to the latter view of the case.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
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 A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
McMurrough
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From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
the force of workers available
From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
and nothing more
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
MorristownnounUS /ˈmɔːrəstaʊn/
a town in northern New Jersey where the Continental Army spent two winters
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
proscribedadjectiveUS /proʊˈskraɪbd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
quarrelsomeadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrəlsəm/
given to quarreling
From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
any competition
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
SCIONnounUS /ˈsaɪən/
a descendent or heir
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
SullivannounUS /ˈsʌləvən/
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading But the Colonel held his judgment in suspense, though he leaned to the latter view of the case.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But the Colonel held his judgment in suspense, though he leaned to the latter view of the case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the Colonel held his judgment in suspense, though he leaned to the latter view of the case.
uncouthnessnoun
inelegance by virtue of being an uncouth boor
From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
unlicked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A SCION OF KINGS The family at Morristown had been half an hour at table, and in the interval a man of more hasty judgment than Colonel Sullivan might have made up his mind on many points.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But the Colonel held his judgment in suspense, though he leaned to the latter view of the case.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
at the time that
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
in or at the place that
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He knew that even in England a lad brought up among women was apt to develop a quarrelsome uncouthness, a bearishness, intolerable among men of the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Whether the young McMurrough was offensive of set purpose, and because an unwelcome guest was present, or whether he merely showed himself as he was--an unlicked cub--such a man might have determined.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading How much more likely, he reflected, was this to be the case when the youth belonged to a proscribed race, and lived, a little chieftain among his peasants, in a district wild and remote, where for a league each way his will was law.
