used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
(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 “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “How could you have the hospitals and other places kept going?”
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “How could you have the hospitals and other places kept going?”
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
greatly pleased
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
the act of departing
From this reading “How could you have the hospitals and other places kept going?”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
governorsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
plural of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “How could you have the hospitals and other places kept going?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading “How could you have the hospitals and other places kept going?”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
How
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From this reading “How could you have the hospitals and other places kept going?”
humbugnounUS /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “How could you have the hospitals and other places kept going?”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
Manley
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From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “How could you have the hospitals and other places kept going?”
pastorsnounUS /ˈpæstərz/
plural of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “How could you have the hospitals and other places kept going?”
pompositynounUS /ˌpɑːmˈpɑːsɪti/
lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
self-interestnounUS /ˈselˈfɪntrəst/
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
subscriptionnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃən/
a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
TeresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “There is a good deal to be said for subscription lists all the same,” said Mr. Manley.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
tolerancenounUS /ˈtɑːlərəns/
the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Teresa often went to the old man for help in her schemes, as he had invited her to do on their first acquaintance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
at the time that
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
which person or people
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He delighted in the removal of lifeless traditions and he welcomed to his house the whole of the small army of people who fought for the life of the city against vanity, self-interest and stupidity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were good friends, though his tolerance of institutions, governors, spiritual pastors and masters puzzled her when she tried to piece it together with the other side of his character; the side which made him impatient with all sorts of pomposity and humbug.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How could you have the hospitals and other places kept going?”
