used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It would unquestionably add tone to Wakefield society.
(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 "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
BlestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Squire was secretly proud at having a city man like young Sanderson for a neighbor.
clothing in general
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
approval
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
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 Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
a social unit living together
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Squire was secretly proud at having a city man like young Sanderson for a neighbor.
GoldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Squire was secretly proud at having a city man like young Sanderson for a neighbor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
HOSPITALITYnounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading RUSTIC HOSPITALITY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would unquestionably add tone to Wakefield society.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
jestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Squire was secretly proud at having a city man like young Sanderson for a neighbor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Squire was secretly proud at having a city man like young Sanderson for a neighbor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The Squire was secretly proud at having a city man like young Sanderson for a neighbor.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
a full supply
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The Squire was secretly proud at having a city man like young Sanderson for a neighbor.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
RUSTICadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading RUSTIC HOSPITALITY.
Sanderson
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From this reading The Squire was secretly proud at having a city man like young Sanderson for a neighbor.
Sanderson's
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From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading The Squire was secretly proud at having a city man like young Sanderson for a neighbor.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It would unquestionably add tone to Wakefield society.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The Squire was secretly proud at having a city man like young Sanderson for a neighbor.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It would unquestionably add tone to Wakefield society.
unquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading It would unquestionably add tone to Wakefield society.
Wakefield
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From this reading It would unquestionably add tone to Wakefield society.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Squire was secretly proud at having a city man like young Sanderson for a neighbor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sanderson's clothes, his manner, his slightly English accent, were all so many items in a good letter of credit to those simple people.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Blest be those feasts with simple plenty crowned, Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale."--_Goldsmith_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would unquestionably add tone to Wakefield society.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Squire was secretly proud at having a city man like young Sanderson for a neighbor.
