used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
the state of being absent
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
anew
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
Caroline's
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From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In this case, where the proprietor was still young, unmarried, celebrated, and handsome, the sensation was of course proportionably increased.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In this case, where the proprietor was still young, unmarried, celebrated, and handsome, the sensation was of course proportionably increased.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In this case, where the proprietor was still young, unmarried, celebrated, and handsome, the sensation was of course proportionably increased.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading D. L. RICHARDSON.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
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 LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
a social unit living together
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
gentrynounUS /ˈdʒentri/
the most powerful members of a society
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading In this case, where the proprietor was still young, unmarried, celebrated, and handsome, the sensation was of course proportionably increased.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading In this case, where the proprietor was still young, unmarried, celebrated, and handsome, the sensation was of course proportionably increased.
indulgesverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/
third-person singular of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading D. L. RICHARDSON.
LETauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
full of life and energy
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
and nothing more
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
proportionably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this case, where the proprietor was still young, unmarried, celebrated, and handsome, the sensation was of course proportionably increased.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
rector's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
RICHARDSONnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading D. L. RICHARDSON.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
stealsnounUS /stiːlz/
plural of “steal” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
not in physical motion
From this reading In this case, where the proprietor was still young, unmarried, celebrated, and handsome, the sensation was of course proportionably increased.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden return of any proprietor to his old hereditary seat after a prolonged absence makes some sensation in a provincial neighbourhood.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this case, where the proprietor was still young, unmarried, celebrated, and handsome, the sensation was of course proportionably increased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading In this case, where the proprietor was still young, unmarried, celebrated, and handsome, the sensation was of course proportionably increased.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
at the time that
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
in or at the place that
From this reading In this case, where the proprietor was still young, unmarried, celebrated, and handsome, the sensation was of course proportionably increased.
which person or people
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading LET such amongst us as are willing to be children again, if it be only for an hour, resign ourselves to the sweet enchantment that steals upon the spirit when it indulges in the memory of early and innocent enjoyment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT dinner, Caroline's lively recital of their adventures was received with much interest, not only by the Merton family, but by some of the neighbouring gentry who shared the rector's hospitality.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In this case, where the proprietor was still young, unmarried, celebrated, and handsome, the sensation was of course proportionably increased.
