used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
(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 Mr. Hobbs' reply is all that is necessary to quote, as it was a reflex of all the others.
AMIDprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Hobbs' reply is all that is necessary to quote, as it was a reflex of all the others.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
for the reason that
From this reading The only reason I called with the bill was because it's customary when an estate is bein' settled.
bein
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From this reading The only reason I called with the bill was because it's customary when an estate is bein' settled.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The only reason I called with the bill was because it's customary when an estate is bein' settled.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The only reason I called with the bill was because it's customary when an estate is bein' settled.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading The only reason I called with the bill was because it's customary when an estate is bein' settled.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The only reason I called with the bill was because it's customary when an estate is bein' settled.
a social unit living together
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
set up or found
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
HobbsnounUS /hɑːbz/
notable English cricketer (1882-1963)
From this reading Mr. Hobbs' reply is all that is necessary to quote, as it was a reflex of all the others.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The only reason I called with the bill was because it's customary when an estate is bein' settled.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Hobbs' reply is all that is necessary to quote, as it was a reflex of all the others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hobbs' reply is all that is necessary to quote, as it was a reflex of all the others.
it's
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From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hobbs' reply is all that is necessary to quote, as it was a reflex of all the others.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
absolutely essential
From this reading Mr. Hobbs' reply is all that is necessary to quote, as it was a reflex of all the others.
not any; not one
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
and nothing more
From this reading The only reason I called with the bill was because it's customary when an estate is bein' settled.
others
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From this reading Mr. Hobbs' reply is all that is necessary to quote, as it was a reflex of all the others.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading Mr. Hobbs' reply is all that is necessary to quote, as it was a reflex of all the others.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The only reason I called with the bill was because it's customary when an estate is bein' settled.
reflexnounUS /ˈriːfleks/
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
From this reading Mr. Hobbs' reply is all that is necessary to quote, as it was a reflex of all the others.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Mr. Hobbs' reply is all that is necessary to quote, as it was a reflex of all the others.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
Sandgate
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From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The only reason I called with the bill was because it's customary when an estate is bein' settled.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
carry out
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Hobbs' reply is all that is necessary to quote, as it was a reflex of all the others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading AMID THE GREEN MOUNTAINS There are two characteristics sure to be found among the residents of a small country village, and those are kindness of heart and a love of gossip.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Hobbs' reply is all that is necessary to quote, as it was a reflex of all the others.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
at the time that
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
whitnounUS /wɪt/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The former showed itself in Sandgate when Albert Page went to those his family were indebted to, and, with much humiliation to himself, asked them to wait.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't ye worry one whit, Mr. Page," he said; "take your own time, an' if it's a year it's no matter.
