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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The supper at the 'Waterfowl' was a success.

a theatrical performer

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

later than; following

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

(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 To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The supper at the 'Waterfowl' was a success.

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From this reading 'ÉVEILLONS LE PLAISIR, SON AURORE EST LA NUIT.'

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

in a childlike manner

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

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From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

not to your liking

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading 'ÉVEILLONS LE PLAISIR, SON AURORE EST LA NUIT.'

divisible by two

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

apart from; not including

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

a gay feeling

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

a quick look

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

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From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

and nothing more

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading 'ÉVEILLONS LE PLAISIR, SON AURORE EST LA NUIT.'

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading 'ÉVEILLONS LE PLAISIR, SON AURORE EST LA NUIT.'

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

engage in

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

great merriment

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

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From this reading 'ÉVEILLONS LE PLAISIR, SON AURORE EST LA NUIT.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

by chance

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

someone who plays the bagpipe

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

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From this reading 'ÉVEILLONS LE PLAISIR, SON AURORE EST LA NUIT.'

participate in games or sport

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

a male human offspring

From this reading 'ÉVEILLONS LE PLAISIR, SON AURORE EST LA NUIT.'

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The supper at the 'Waterfowl' was a success.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The supper at the 'Waterfowl' was a success.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The supper at the 'Waterfowl' was a success.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

in a vehement manner

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The supper at the 'Waterfowl' was a success.

freshwater aquatic bird

From this reading The supper at the 'Waterfowl' was a success.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

in or at the place that

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To an actor, supper after the play is just the one crowning delight of life—that glimpse of paradise upon earth which we all get in some shape or other.

which person or people

From this reading A supper at a comfortable hostelry like the 'Waterfowl,' where the landlord knew how to do things in good style for a customer who could pay the piper, was certainly not to be despised.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every one, except perhaps Clissold, was in the humour to be pleased with everything, and even Clissold could not find it in his heart to make himself vehemently disagreeable amidst mirth so harmless, gaiety so childishly simple.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'ÉVEILLONS LE PLAISIR, SON AURORE EST LA NUIT.'