used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
ArrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the House was Building, the Neighbors came often and Looked at it, and went away, Whispering and Wagging their Heads in Derision.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While the House was Building, the Neighbors came often and Looked at it, and went away, Whispering and Wagging their Heads in Derision.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading While the House was Building, the Neighbors came often and Looked at it, and went away, Whispering and Wagging their Heads in Derision.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While the House was Building, the Neighbors came often and Looked at it, and went away, Whispering and Wagging their Heads in Derision.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
ConceitedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːtəd/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
ConstructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
without stop or interruption
From this reading But the Man paid no Heed, and continued to build his House as he Would.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
DerisionnounUS /dərˈɪʒən/
contemptuous laughter
From this reading While the House was Building, the Neighbors came often and Looked at it, and went away, Whispering and Wagging their Heads in Derision.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
FunknounUS /fʌŋk/
a state of nervous depression
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading While the House was Building, the Neighbors came often and Looked at it, and went away, Whispering and Wagging their Heads in Derision.
HeednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading But the Man paid no Heed, and continued to build his House as he Would.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While the House was Building, the Neighbors came often and Looked at it, and went away, Whispering and Wagging their Heads in Derision.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
the force of workers available
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
NeighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
not any; not one
From this reading But the Man paid no Heed, and continued to build his House as he Would.
no person; not anyone
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
many times at short intervals
From this reading While the House was Building, the Neighbors came often and Looked at it, and went away, Whispering and Wagging their Heads in Derision.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
on one occasion
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading But the Man paid no Heed, and continued to build his House as he Would.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While the House was Building, the Neighbors came often and Looked at it, and went away, Whispering and Wagging their Heads in Derision.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
WaggingverbUS /ˈwæɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading While the House was Building, the Neighbors came often and Looked at it, and went away, Whispering and Wagging their Heads in Derision.
Wagnalls
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From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the House was Building, the Neighbors came often and Looked at it, and went away, Whispering and Wagging their Heads in Derision.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While the House was Building, the Neighbors came often and Looked at it, and went away, Whispering and Wagging their Heads in Derision.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the House was Building, the Neighbors came often and Looked at it, and went away, Whispering and Wagging their Heads in Derision.
WhisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading While the House was Building, the Neighbors came often and Looked at it, and went away, Whispering and Wagging their Heads in Derision.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "For," said he, "since it is My House and I am to Live in It, why should I ask the Advice of my Neighbors as to its Construction?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One Man, being of an Arrogant and Conceited Nature, took counsel of Nobody, but declared that he would build his House to suit himself.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Funk & Wagnalls Company New York and London Once on a Time, there were Two Men, each of whom decided to build for himself a Fine, New House.
