used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
speak to
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ‘I am very glad to see you, John,’ said Mr. Neuchamp; ‘I hope Mrs. Windsor is well.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I congratulate you both heartily.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading I congratulate you both heartily.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
despatched
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From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading ‘I am very glad to see you, John,’ said Mr. Neuchamp; ‘I hope Mrs. Windsor is well.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading I congratulate you both heartily.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading ‘I am very glad to see you, John,’ said Mr. Neuchamp; ‘I hope Mrs. Windsor is well.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
how
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From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I am very glad to see you, John,’ said Mr. Neuchamp; ‘I hope Mrs. Windsor is well.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
of great significance or value
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘I am very glad to see you, John,’ said Mr. Neuchamp; ‘I hope Mrs. Windsor is well.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading ‘I am very glad to see you, John,’ said Mr. Neuchamp; ‘I hope Mrs. Windsor is well.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ‘I am very glad to see you, John,’ said Mr. Neuchamp; ‘I hope Mrs. Windsor is well.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
Neuchamp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘I am very glad to see you, John,’ said Mr. Neuchamp; ‘I hope Mrs. Windsor is well.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
continue talking
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
on the contrary
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘I am very glad to see you, John,’ said Mr. Neuchamp; ‘I hope Mrs. Windsor is well.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ‘I am very glad to see you, John,’ said Mr. Neuchamp; ‘I hope Mrs. Windsor is well.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
precisely as stated
From this reading ‘I am very glad to see you, John,’ said Mr. Neuchamp; ‘I hope Mrs. Windsor is well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading ‘I am very glad to see you, John,’ said Mr. Neuchamp; ‘I hope Mrs. Windsor is well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading ‘I am very glad to see you, John,’ said Mr. Neuchamp; ‘I hope Mrs. Windsor is well.
Windsor'snounUS /ˈwɪnzərz/
possessive form of “windsor” — a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading A letter had been despatched to Mr. Windsor’s address, of which his master had knowledge, requesting him to proceed to Sydney upon important business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accordingly, at an early hour next day he presented himself at the club steps and greeted his employer with a subdued air of satisfaction, as if doubtful how far his recent decided action had met with approval.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘I am very glad to see you, John,’ said Mr. Neuchamp; ‘I hope Mrs. Windsor is well.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Yours was a spirited plan, and your success in the carrying out, or rather the carrying off, of my old friend Carry most enviable.
