used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Naturally he was not going to allow any interference or competition on the part of his paid confederate, Peckover.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Naturally he was not going to allow any interference or competition on the part of his paid confederate, Peckover.
any thing at all
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
BenedicknounUS /ˈbenədɪk/
a newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor)
From this reading In point of fact he preferred the role of Philander to that of Benedick.
Buffkin
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From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading Naturally he was not going to allow any interference or competition on the part of his paid confederate, Peckover.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading Naturally he was not going to allow any interference or competition on the part of his paid confederate, Peckover.
wanted intensely
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
dishedadjectiveUS /dɪʃt/
shaped like a dish or pan
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was in no hurry to settle down, however strongly the superb Ulrica might tempt him to matrimony.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In point of fact he preferred the role of Philander to that of Benedick.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
GagenounUS /ɡeɪdʒ/
street names for marijuana
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
the act of departing
From this reading Naturally he was not going to allow any interference or competition on the part of his paid confederate, Peckover.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was in no hurry to settle down, however strongly the superb Ulrica might tempt him to matrimony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was in no hurry to settle down, however strongly the superb Ulrica might tempt him to matrimony.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He was in no hurry to settle down, however strongly the superb Ulrica might tempt him to matrimony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In point of fact he preferred the role of Philander to that of Benedick.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading Naturally he was not going to allow any interference or competition on the part of his paid confederate, Peckover.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
manoeuvrenoun
a plan for attaining a particular goal
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He was in no hurry to settle down, however strongly the superb Ulrica might tempt him to matrimony.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was in no hurry to settle down, however strongly the superb Ulrica might tempt him to matrimony.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally he was not going to allow any interference or competition on the part of his paid confederate, Peckover.
negligibleadjectiveUS /ˈneɡlədʒəbəl/
so small as to be meaningless; insignificant
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
not any; not one
From this reading He was in no hurry to settle down, however strongly the superb Ulrica might tempt him to matrimony.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Naturally he was not going to allow any interference or competition on the part of his paid confederate, Peckover.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Naturally he was not going to allow any interference or competition on the part of his paid confederate, Peckover.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Naturally he was not going to allow any interference or competition on the part of his paid confederate, Peckover.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Naturally he was not going to allow any interference or competition on the part of his paid confederate, Peckover.
Peckover
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From this reading Naturally he was not going to allow any interference or competition on the part of his paid confederate, Peckover.
Peckover's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
PhilanderverbUS /fəˈlændər/
have amorous affairs; of men
From this reading In point of fact he preferred the role of Philander to that of Benedick.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In point of fact he preferred the role of Philander to that of Benedick.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading In point of fact he preferred the role of Philander to that of Benedick.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
Quorn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading In point of fact he preferred the role of Philander to that of Benedick.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading He was in no hurry to settle down, however strongly the superb Ulrica might tempt him to matrimony.
soi-disantadjective
as claimed by and for yourself often without justification
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading He was in no hurry to settle down, however strongly the superb Ulrica might tempt him to matrimony.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He was in no hurry to settle down, however strongly the superb Ulrica might tempt him to matrimony.
sweetsnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
carry out
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading He was in no hurry to settle down, however strongly the superb Ulrica might tempt him to matrimony.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In point of fact he preferred the role of Philander to that of Benedick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
interact in a certain way
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
Ulrica
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was in no hurry to settle down, however strongly the superb Ulrica might tempt him to matrimony.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gage, _soi-disant_ Quorn, was, to put it mildly, anything but pleased at Peckover's manoeuvre, Nevertheless he did not take the first opportunity of proposing to the fascinating Miss Buffkin.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was more than rich enough to treat her wealth as a negligible quantity; added to which he desired to taste the sweets of life as dished up to a bachelor peer, and this was the first of them which had not turned sour in his mouth.
