used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he had gone, Fred began to feel somewhat guilty, thinking he had unjustly wronged him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading He was very agreeable, and as sociable as if they had never quarreled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was very agreeable, and as sociable as if they had never quarreled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After he had gone, Fred began to feel somewhat guilty, thinking he had unjustly wronged him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
concessionsnounUS /kənˈseʃənz/
plural of “concession” — a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
having made preparations
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Matthew was quick to take note of this, and it suited his plans exactly.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading After he had gone, Fred began to feel somewhat guilty, thinking he had unjustly wronged him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
Fred
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From this reading After he had gone, Fred began to feel somewhat guilty, thinking he had unjustly wronged him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading After he had gone, Fred began to feel somewhat guilty, thinking he had unjustly wronged him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading After he had gone, Fred began to feel somewhat guilty, thinking he had unjustly wronged him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was very agreeable, and as sociable as if they had never quarreled.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was very agreeable, and as sociable as if they had never quarreled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was very agreeable, and as sociable as if they had never quarreled.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Matthew was quick to take note of this, and it suited his plans exactly.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was very agreeable, and as sociable as if they had never quarreled.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
a brief written record
From this reading Matthew was quick to take note of this, and it suited his plans exactly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Matthew was quick to take note of this, and it suited his plans exactly.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
quarreledverbUS /ˈkwɔːrəld/
past form of “quarrel” — have a disagreement over something
From this reading He was very agreeable, and as sociable as if they had never quarreled.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Matthew was quick to take note of this, and it suited his plans exactly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading He was very agreeable, and as sociable as if they had never quarreled.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading After he had gone, Fred began to feel somewhat guilty, thinking he had unjustly wronged him.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Matthew was quick to take note of this, and it suited his plans exactly.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
carry out
From this reading Matthew was quick to take note of this, and it suited his plans exactly.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was very agreeable, and as sociable as if they had never quarreled.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading After he had gone, Fred began to feel somewhat guilty, thinking he had unjustly wronged him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Matthew was quick to take note of this, and it suited his plans exactly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
unjustlyadverbUS /ənˈdʒʌstli/
in an unjust manner
From this reading After he had gone, Fred began to feel somewhat guilty, thinking he had unjustly wronged him.
the act of using
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
Vere
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From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was very agreeable, and as sociable as if they had never quarreled.
at the time that
From this reading Imagine his surprise, therefore, when the next afternoon Matthew called at the store, in a very gracious mood, to see him and to talk over the previous evening's entertainment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He disliked to have trouble with any one, and from the fact that they had not been very good friends of late, and that now De Vere had made the first concessions, Fred felt disposed to use every effort to be on good terms with him.
wrongedverbUS /rɔːŋd/
past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to
From this reading After he had gone, Fred began to feel somewhat guilty, thinking he had unjustly wronged him.
