used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading The Bodkins lived in a gloomy stone house adjoining the grammar-school, of which, indeed, it formed part.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Whist-parties were almost the only social entertainment ever given amongst the genteel persons in Whitford.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Whist-parties were almost the only social entertainment ever given amongst the genteel persons in Whitford.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
BodkinnounUS /ˈbɑːdkɪn/
a dagger with a slender blade
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
Bodkin's
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From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
BodkinsnounUS /ˈbɑːdkɪnz/
plural of “bodkin” — a dagger with a slender blade
From this reading The Bodkins lived in a gloomy stone house adjoining the grammar-school, of which, indeed, it formed part.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
card-tables
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From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
Chubb
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From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
Dockett
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From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
Dr
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From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Whist-parties were almost the only social entertainment ever given amongst the genteel persons in Whitford.
Errington
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From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
at any time
From this reading Whist-parties were almost the only social entertainment ever given amongst the genteel persons in Whitford.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The Bodkins lived in a gloomy stone house adjoining the grammar-school, of which, indeed, it formed part.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading Whist-parties were almost the only social entertainment ever given amongst the genteel persons in Whitford.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Whist-parties were almost the only social entertainment ever given amongst the genteel persons in Whitford.
depressingly dark
From this reading The Bodkins lived in a gloomy stone house adjoining the grammar-school, of which, indeed, it formed part.
the act of departing
From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
grammar-school
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From this reading The Bodkins lived in a gloomy stone house adjoining the grammar-school, of which, indeed, it formed part.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Bodkins lived in a gloomy stone house adjoining the grammar-school, of which, indeed, it formed part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whist-parties were almost the only social entertainment ever given amongst the genteel persons in Whitford.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The Bodkins lived in a gloomy stone house adjoining the grammar-school, of which, indeed, it formed part.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Bodkins lived in a gloomy stone house adjoining the grammar-school, of which, indeed, it formed part.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
make reference to
From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
and nothing more
From this reading Whist-parties were almost the only social entertainment ever given amongst the genteel persons in Whitford.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Bodkins lived in a gloomy stone house adjoining the grammar-school, of which, indeed, it formed part.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Whist-parties were almost the only social entertainment ever given amongst the genteel persons in Whitford.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
express in words
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Whist-parties were almost the only social entertainment ever given amongst the genteel persons in Whitford.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The Bodkins lived in a gloomy stone house adjoining the grammar-school, of which, indeed, it formed part.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It took place on the Thursday after that evening on which Mrs. Errington was first introduced to the reader: that is to say, on the second night following.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whist-parties were almost the only social entertainment ever given amongst the genteel persons in Whitford.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
Whist-parties
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From this reading Whist-parties were almost the only social entertainment ever given amongst the genteel persons in Whitford.
whist-party
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From this reading Mention has been made of a whist-party at Dr. Bodkin's, to which Mrs. Errington announced her intention of going.
Whitford
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From this reading Whist-parties were almost the only social entertainment ever given amongst the genteel persons in Whitford.
which person or people
From this reading The Rev. Cyrus Bodkin, D.D., liked his rubber; so did Robert Smith, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Mr. Dockett, the attorney, and Miss Chubb, and one or two more cronies, who were frequently seen at the doctor's green card-tables.
