used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
for the reason that
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen, and he had not yet become familiar with the grossness and selfishness of this calculating world.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen, and he had not yet become familiar with the grossness and selfishness of this calculating world.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
a female human offspring
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen, and he had not yet become familiar with the grossness and selfishness of this calculating world.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen, and he had not yet become familiar with the grossness and selfishness of this calculating world.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
promote over another
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
fishesnounUS /ˈfɪʃəz/
plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
grossnessnoun
the quality of lacking taste and refinement
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen, and he had not yet become familiar with the grossness and selfishness of this calculating world.
Guilford
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From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
the quality of being humane
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
and nothing more
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
loavesnounUS /loʊvz/
plural of “loaf” — a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
on the contrary
From this reading He was rather sensitive.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen, and he had not yet become familiar with the grossness and selfishness of this calculating world.
Senator'snounUS /ˈsenətərz/
possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading He was rather sensitive.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
Somers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
not in physical motion
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
a state of acute pain
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Lieutenant Somers sat down in one corner of the car, near the seats occupied by Miss Guilford and her father.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
a special situation
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen, and he had not yet become familiar with the grossness and selfishness of this calculating world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was just beginning to be conscious of the fact that he had done a "big thing;" not because he had helped one of God's suffering creatures, but because she happened to be a Senator's daughter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
at the time that
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
which person or people
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading But he still had the happy reflection, that what he had done had been prompted by motives of humanity, not by the love of applause, or for the purpose of winning the favor of a great man who could dispense the "loaves and fishes" when he should need them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen, and he had not yet become familiar with the grossness and selfishness of this calculating world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen, and he had not yet become familiar with the grossness and selfishness of this calculating world.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen, and he had not yet become familiar with the grossness and selfishness of this calculating world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was a young man of eighteen, and he had not yet become familiar with the grossness and selfishness of this calculating world.
