used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading This, in case of a business man, has its advantages as well as its drawbacks, but Austerly only recognized the latter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
Austerly
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From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading This, in case of a business man, has its advantages as well as its drawbacks, but Austerly only recognized the latter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This, in case of a business man, has its advantages as well as its drawbacks, but Austerly only recognized the latter.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This, in case of a business man, has its advantages as well as its drawbacks, but Austerly only recognized the latter.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading People walk in and out casually until late at night, and a certain proportion of them are chronically thirsty.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading People walk in and out casually until late at night, and a certain proportion of them are chronically thirsty.
chronicallyadverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəli/
in a habitual and longstanding manner
From this reading People walk in and out casually until late at night, and a certain proportion of them are chronically thirsty.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
communisticadjective
relating to or marked by communism
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
drawbacksnounUS /ˈdrɔːbæks/
plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading This, in case of a business man, has its advantages as well as its drawbacks, but Austerly only recognized the latter.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
divisible by two
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, in case of a business man, has its advantages as well as its drawbacks, but Austerly only recognized the latter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
infrequentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwəntli/
not many times
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
insularadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələr/
relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This, in case of a business man, has its advantages as well as its drawbacks, but Austerly only recognized the latter.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading People walk in and out casually until late at night, and a certain proportion of them are chronically thirsty.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading This, in case of a business man, has its advantages as well as its drawbacks, but Austerly only recognized the latter.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This, in case of a business man, has its advantages as well as its drawbacks, but Austerly only recognized the latter.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
as might be expected
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading People walk in and out casually until late at night, and a certain proportion of them are chronically thirsty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
and nothing more
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading People walk in and out casually until late at night, and a certain proportion of them are chronically thirsty.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People walk in and out casually until late at night, and a certain proportion of them are chronically thirsty.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading People walk in and out casually until late at night, and a certain proportion of them are chronically thirsty.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading This, in case of a business man, has its advantages as well as its drawbacks, but Austerly only recognized the latter.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
RESTRAINTnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
only a very short time before
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
having a supporting base
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
carry out
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
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 He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading People walk in and out casually until late at night, and a certain proportion of them are chronically thirsty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading People walk in and out casually until late at night, and a certain proportion of them are chronically thirsty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, in case of a business man, has its advantages as well as its drawbacks, but Austerly only recognized the latter.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading People walk in and out casually until late at night, and a certain proportion of them are chronically thirsty.
the act of using
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading People walk in and out casually until late at night, and a certain proportion of them are chronically thirsty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading This, in case of a business man, has its advantages as well as its drawbacks, but Austerly only recognized the latter.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
which person or people
From this reading UNDER RESTRAINT Austerly, who was essentially English and a servant of the Crown, somewhat naturally lived outside the boundaries of Vancouver.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even those of some standing, with a house of their own, not infrequently use it only to sleep in, and take their meals at a hotel, while, should they retire to their own dwelling in the evening, they are scarcely likely to enjoy the quietness the insular Englishman as a rule delights in.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had the tastes and prejudices of his class, and did not like the life most men lead in the Western cities, which is in some respects communistic and without privacy.
