used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
(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 It may be here observed that Mr. Barton enjoys all his meals, and that Mrs. Barton in this particular strictly follows his example.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Barton enjoys his breakfast, and eats largely.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Barton is at breakfast in his snug little house down Brompton way.
Barton
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From this reading Mr. Barton is at breakfast in his snug little house down Brompton way.
Barton's
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From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be here observed that Mr. Barton enjoys all his meals, and that Mrs. Barton in this particular strictly follows his example.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Mr. Barton is at breakfast in his snug little house down Brompton way.
Brompton
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From this reading Mr. Barton is at breakfast in his snug little house down Brompton way.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Barton does the same.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Barton is at breakfast in his snug little house down Brompton way.
eaternounUS /ˈiːtər/
someone who consumes food for nourishment
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
eatsnounUS /iːts/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading Mr. Barton enjoys his breakfast, and eats largely.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mr. Barton enjoys his breakfast, and eats largely.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading It may be here observed that Mr. Barton enjoys all his meals, and that Mrs. Barton in this particular strictly follows his example.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It may be here observed that Mr. Barton enjoys all his meals, and that Mrs. Barton in this particular strictly follows his example.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It may be here observed that Mr. Barton enjoys all his meals, and that Mrs. Barton in this particular strictly follows his example.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Barton is at breakfast in his snug little house down Brompton way.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Barton is at breakfast in his snug little house down Brompton way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Barton is at breakfast in his snug little house down Brompton way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Barton is at breakfast in his snug little house down Brompton way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be here observed that Mr. Barton enjoys all his meals, and that Mrs. Barton in this particular strictly follows his example.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Mr. Barton enjoys his breakfast, and eats largely.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Barton is at breakfast in his snug little house down Brompton way.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be here observed that Mr. Barton enjoys all his meals, and that Mrs. Barton in this particular strictly follows his example.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It may be here observed that Mr. Barton enjoys all his meals, and that Mrs. Barton in this particular strictly follows his example.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Barton is at breakfast in his snug little house down Brompton way.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Barton does the same.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It may be here observed that Mr. Barton enjoys all his meals, and that Mrs. Barton in this particular strictly follows his example.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It may be here observed that Mr. Barton enjoys all his meals, and that Mrs. Barton in this particular strictly follows his example.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Mrs. Barton does the same.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading Mr. Barton is at breakfast in his snug little house down Brompton way.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading It may be here observed that Mr. Barton enjoys all his meals, and that Mrs. Barton in this particular strictly follows his example.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be here observed that Mr. Barton enjoys all his meals, and that Mrs. Barton in this particular strictly follows his example.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Barton does the same.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It may be here observed that Mr. Barton enjoys all his meals, and that Mrs. Barton in this particular strictly follows his example.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Barton is at breakfast in his snug little house down Brompton way.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet there was nothing in Mr. Barton’s appearance to lead an observer to believe that he cared particularly for his meals or was a great eater.
