used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST PLAGUE The inhabitants of the east entry of Hale were enjoying a season of unusual quiet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
absenteenounUS /ˌæbsənˈtiː/
one that is absent or not in residence
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
from appearances alone
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
banverbUS /bæn/
forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
for the reason that
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
cause to be bored
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
Crossett
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From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
dampedverbUS /dæmpt/
past form of “damp” — deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
discordnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrd/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
disturbers
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From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE FIRST PLAGUE The inhabitants of the east entry of Hale were enjoying a season of unusual quiet.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE FIRST PLAGUE The inhabitants of the east entry of Hale were enjoying a season of unusual quiet.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading THE FIRST PLAGUE The inhabitants of the east entry of Hale were enjoying a season of unusual quiet.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST PLAGUE The inhabitants of the east entry of Hale were enjoying a season of unusual quiet.
fomentingverbUS /ˈfoʊmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “foment” — try to stir up public opinion
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading THE FIRST PLAGUE The inhabitants of the east entry of Hale were enjoying a season of unusual quiet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading THE FIRST PLAGUE The inhabitants of the east entry of Hale were enjoying a season of unusual quiet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST PLAGUE The inhabitants of the east entry of Hale were enjoying a season of unusual quiet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
Payner
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From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
PeckverbUS /pek/
hit lightly with a picking motion
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
PLAGUEverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading THE FIRST PLAGUE The inhabitants of the east entry of Hale were enjoying a season of unusual quiet.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE FIRST PLAGUE The inhabitants of the east entry of Hale were enjoying a season of unusual quiet.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
room-mates
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From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
express in words
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE FIRST PLAGUE The inhabitants of the east entry of Hale were enjoying a season of unusual quiet.
get by special effort
From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST PLAGUE The inhabitants of the east entry of Hale were enjoying a season of unusual quiet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lindsay and Owen and their room-mates had other ambitions than to be disturbers of the peace, and Payner lived solitary and secure in his fortress.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
unacceptableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnækˈseptəbəl/
not adequate to give satisfaction
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading THE FIRST PLAGUE The inhabitants of the east entry of Hale were enjoying a season of unusual quiet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FIRST PLAGUE The inhabitants of the east entry of Hale were enjoying a season of unusual quiet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There remained but the conscientious Smith and Crossett the absentee, neither of whom was likely to spend time in fomenting discord in the dormitory.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clarence Moon had apparently learned wisdom from experience, for he had much less to say about the exalted state in which he lived at home, and in general bore himself with more becoming modesty.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Duncan Peck, because of unacceptable work, lay under the ban of study hours,--a fact which damped the ardor of both the brothers.
