used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Perhaps the pleasure of being out of it himself may have reckoned for something with him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Certainly Drysdale's character came out well that night.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly Drysdale's character came out well that night.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Certainly Drysdale's character came out well that night.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
Drysdale's
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From this reading Certainly Drysdale's character came out well that night.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps the pleasure of being out of it himself may have reckoned for something with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps the pleasure of being out of it himself may have reckoned for something with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps the pleasure of being out of it himself may have reckoned for something with him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Perhaps the pleasure of being out of it himself may have reckoned for something with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the pleasure of being out of it himself may have reckoned for something with him.
a small worthless amount
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps the pleasure of being out of it himself may have reckoned for something with him.
come together
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Certainly Drysdale's character came out well that night.
not any; not one
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Certainly Drysdale's character came out well that night.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the pleasure of being out of it himself may have reckoned for something with him.
pewternounUS /ˈpjuːtər/
any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Perhaps the pleasure of being out of it himself may have reckoned for something with him.
any competition
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Perhaps the pleasure of being out of it himself may have reckoned for something with him.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
shandygaffnoun
a drink made of beer and lemonade
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Perhaps the pleasure of being out of it himself may have reckoned for something with him.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Certainly Drysdale's character came out well that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In any case, there he was at the door with Jack, to meet the crew as they landed after the race, with a large pewter, foaming with shandygaff, in each hand, for their recreation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
(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 Certainly Drysdale's character came out well that night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not seem the least jealous of the success which had been achieved through his dismissal.
which person or people
From this reading On the contrary, there was no man in the college who showed more interest in the race, or joy at the result, then he.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps the pleasure of being out of it himself may have reckoned for something with him.
