used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
befittingadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
appropriate to
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But presently he began to think of the strange old man who had set him that way.
cause to be bored
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
Brown'snounUS /braʊnz/
possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
BuildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But presently he began to think of the strange old man who had set him that way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
Clendon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Predominant, of course, was the thought that he was on his way to see the girl of his heart.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
DerricknounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
Derrick's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
a man of refinement
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
a young female
From this reading Predominant, of course, was the thought that he was on his way to see the girl of his heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But presently he began to think of the strange old man who had set him that way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Predominant, of course, was the thought that he was on his way to see the girl of his heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Predominant, of course, was the thought that he was on his way to see the girl of his heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Predominant, of course, was the thought that he was on his way to see the girl of his heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
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 Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But presently he began to think of the strange old man who had set him that way.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But presently he began to think of the strange old man who had set him that way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Predominant, of course, was the thought that he was on his way to see the girl of his heart.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
PredominantadjectiveUS /prɪˈdɑːmənənt/
most frequent or common
From this reading Predominant, of course, was the thought that he was on his way to see the girl of his heart.
in the near future
From this reading But presently he began to think of the strange old man who had set him that way.
cut with a saw
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Predominant, of course, was the thought that he was on his way to see the girl of his heart.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But presently he began to think of the strange old man who had set him that way.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But presently he began to think of the strange old man who had set him that way.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Naturally enough, Derrick felt curious about him; for he had been much struck and interested by the old man's appearance and manner.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Predominant, of course, was the thought that he was on his way to see the girl of his heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
Thexford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But presently he began to think of the strange old man who had set him that way.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Predominant, of course, was the thought that he was on his way to see the girl of his heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Predominant, of course, was the thought that he was on his way to see the girl of his heart.
in the direction of
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
precisely as stated
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Derrick's mind was in a condition of joyous confusion as the train bore him in a slow and leisurely fashion towards Thexford.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Predominant, of course, was the thought that he was on his way to see the girl of his heart.
at the time that
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
which person or people
From this reading But presently he began to think of the strange old man who had set him that way.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
but in spite of that
From this reading Derrick knew a gentleman when he saw him, and he knew that Mr. Clendon was a gentleman and one of a very fine type; seen in befitting surroundings, Mr. Clendon would have filled completely the part of a nobleman; and yet he was poor and living in Brown's Buildings.
