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From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
(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 Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
ArchernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
Archer'snounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
possessive form of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
aristocratnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræt/
a member of the aristocracy
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the other hand, he was not as particular in the matter of clothes as Duncan liked his friends to be.
athletenounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the other hand, he was not as particular in the matter of clothes as Duncan liked his friends to be.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
bragverbUS /bræɡ/
show off
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
BRUCEnounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
clodhoppernoun
a thick and heavy shoe
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
clothing in general
From this reading On the other hand, he was not as particular in the matter of clothes as Duncan liked his friends to be.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
Duncan's
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From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
every person
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
promote over another
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
goosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
grindverbUS /ɡraɪnd/
press or grind with a crushing noise
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, he was not as particular in the matter of clothes as Duncan liked his friends to be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading On the other hand, he was not as particular in the matter of clothes as Duncan liked his friends to be.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
for more time
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On the other hand, he was not as particular in the matter of clothes as Duncan liked his friends to be.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
necktiesnounUS /ˈnektaɪz/
plural of “necktie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, he was not as particular in the matter of clothes as Duncan liked his friends to be.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On the other hand, he was not as particular in the matter of clothes as Duncan liked his friends to be.
the local environment
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
possessing material wealth
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
tailor's
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From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the other hand, he was not as particular in the matter of clothes as Duncan liked his friends to be.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
turn-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
under normal conditions
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading BRUCE GIVES ADVICE The autumn weeks that slipped by had little effect on the relations of the two boys in 7 Hale.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Archer’s coat was not always fresh from the tailor’s goose, the turn-up of his trousers was usually imperfect, his neckties were carelessly chosen, and did not match his socks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Duncan thought less ill of Archer after longer experience with him: he was not especially fresh after all; he minded his own business, and did not presume, or pretend, or brag, or fish for Duncan’s friends.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His tastes, moreover, were too democratic; he showed a disposition to like everybody; rich or poor, clodhopper or aristocrat, athlete or grind--he accepted them all as parts of the same world with equal rights to favor and friendship.
