(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 However, amid all these letters one of us stumbled upon one little item that certainly concerned us.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading However, amid all these letters one of us stumbled upon one little item that certainly concerned us.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading They only bother people."
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading However, amid all these letters one of us stumbled upon one little item that certainly concerned us.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading However, amid all these letters one of us stumbled upon one little item that certainly concerned us.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
EnvynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
divisible by two
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
GalbraithnounUS /ˈɡælbreɪθ/
United States economist (born in Canada) who served as ambassador to India (born in 1908)
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, amid all these letters one of us stumbled upon one little item that certainly concerned us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading However, amid all these letters one of us stumbled upon one little item that certainly concerned us.
jiltedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɪltɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
lady-love
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From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
LairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
the literary culture
From this reading However, amid all these letters one of us stumbled upon one little item that certainly concerned us.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading However, amid all these letters one of us stumbled upon one little item that certainly concerned us.
meanestadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnəst/
superlative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading However, amid all these letters one of us stumbled upon one little item that certainly concerned us.
and nothing more
From this reading They only bother people."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They only bother people."
one of four equal parts
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
only a very short time before
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
Strathgovan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading However, amid all these letters one of us stumbled upon one little item that certainly concerned us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading However, amid all these letters one of us stumbled upon one little item that certainly concerned us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They only bother people."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But of course they had to be opened and read—even the bulky parcel from Strathgovan.
male cat
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading However, amid all these letters one of us stumbled upon one little item that certainly concerned us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, amid all these letters one of us stumbled upon one little item that certainly concerned us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only bit of intelligence that came from that quarter was to the effect that Tom Galbraith had been jilted by his lady-love; but as the rumour, it appeared, was in circulation among the Glasgow artists, the Laird instantly and indignantly refused to believe it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Envy is the meanest of the passions; and we knew that the Glasgow artists could scarcely sleep in their bed at night for thinking of the great fame of Mr. Galbraith of Edinburgh.
