used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
(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 ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
Almack's
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From this reading Away from the merry throng at Almack's and Arthur's, things in general presented a vastly different complexion.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
any thing at all
From this reading Morice Conyers was in anything but good humour.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Away from the merry throng at Almack's and Arthur's, things in general presented a vastly different complexion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Away from the merry throng at Almack's and Arthur's, things in general presented a vastly different complexion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away from the merry throng at Almack's and Arthur's, things in general presented a vastly different complexion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
bloodsnounUS /blʌdz/
plural of “blood” — the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
BRETONnounUS /ˈbretən/
a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
bumpersnounUS /ˈbʌmpərz/
plural of “bumper” — a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast)
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Morice Conyers was in anything but good humour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
coffee-houses
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From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Away from the merry throng at Almack's and Arthur's, things in general presented a vastly different complexion.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
Conyers
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From this reading Morice Conyers was in anything but good humour.
coterienounUS /ˈkoʊtəri/
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Away from the merry throng at Almack's and Arthur's, things in general presented a vastly different complexion.
take in liquids
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
set up or found
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Away from the merry throng at Almack's and Arthur's, things in general presented a vastly different complexion.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Away from the merry throng at Almack's and Arthur's, things in general presented a vastly different complexion.
gliblyadverbUS /ˈɡlɪbli/
with superficial plausibility
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Morice Conyers was in anything but good humour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Morice Conyers was in anything but good humour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Morice Conyers was in anything but good humour.
intentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtents/
plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
joggedverbUS /dʒɑːɡd/
inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Away from the merry throng at Almack's and Arthur's, things in general presented a vastly different complexion.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
Morice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morice Conyers was in anything but good humour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
and nothing more
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Away from the merry throng at Almack's and Arthur's, things in general presented a vastly different complexion.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
only a very short time before
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Away from the merry throng at Almack's and Arthur's, things in general presented a vastly different complexion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In a certain set it had been fashionable to talk glibly of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and to drink bumpers to the health of those who strove for them across the Channel.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Away from the merry throng at Almack's and Arthur's, things in general presented a vastly different complexion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
upheavalnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Away from the merry throng at Almack's and Arthur's, things in general presented a vastly different complexion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Morice Conyers was in anything but good humour.
which person or people
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading ON BRETON SOIL A solitary traveller along a bleak and desolate road--solitary, that is, to all intents and purposes, since he could comprehend scarcely a word spoken by the sturdy Breton peasant who jogged along on foot by his horse's side.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young bloods of the coffee-houses--though only that particular coterie, mind you--found it easy and amusing to toast such an upheaval of law and order.
