used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading He was addressing his two cronies, Charles Fox and George Selwyn.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
alighting
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From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were members of Parliament and included within the inner Cabinet and Councils of the government of Lord North.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Both were members of Parliament and included within the inner Cabinet and Councils of the government of Lord North.
Carlisle
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From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
put or send forth
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Both were powerful in the set that obtained favors (for the chosen few) from the monarch, George III.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
CockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
CouncilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Both were members of Parliament and included within the inner Cabinet and Councils of the government of Lord North.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading He was addressing his two cronies, Charles Fox and George Selwyn.
drudges
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From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
a movement into or inward
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading Both were powerful in the set that obtained favors (for the chosen few) from the monarch, George III.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Both were powerful in the set that obtained favors (for the chosen few) from the monarch, George III.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both were powerful in the set that obtained favors (for the chosen few) from the monarch, George III.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading He was addressing his two cronies, Charles Fox and George Selwyn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading He was addressing his two cronies, Charles Fox and George Selwyn.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was addressing his two cronies, Charles Fox and George Selwyn.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Both were powerful in the set that obtained favors (for the chosen few) from the monarch, George III.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Both were members of Parliament and included within the inner Cabinet and Councils of the government of Lord North.
located inward
From this reading Both were members of Parliament and included within the inner Cabinet and Councils of the government of Lord North.
immediately past
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Both were members of Parliament and included within the inner Cabinet and Councils of the government of Lord North.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Both were powerful in the set that obtained favors (for the chosen few) from the monarch, George III.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
not any; not one
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Both were members of Parliament and included within the inner Cabinet and Councils of the government of Lord North.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Both were powerful in the set that obtained favors (for the chosen few) from the monarch, George III.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both were members of Parliament and included within the inner Cabinet and Councils of the government of Lord North.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Both were members of Parliament and included within the inner Cabinet and Councils of the government of Lord North.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Both were powerful in the set that obtained favors (for the chosen few) from the monarch, George III.
recoupverbUS /rɪˈkuːp/
reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
Selwyn
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From this reading He was addressing his two cronies, Charles Fox and George Selwyn.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Both were powerful in the set that obtained favors (for the chosen few) from the monarch, George III.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
TavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In order that no one might observe them, the three were alighting from the chariot of Lord Carlisle and entering the “Old Cock” Tavern, a resort for literary drudges and solicitors of Temple Court.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was addressing his two cronies, Charles Fox and George Selwyn.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was addressing his two cronies, Charles Fox and George Selwyn.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were members of Parliament and included within the inner Cabinet and Councils of the government of Lord North.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Both were members of Parliament and included within the inner Cabinet and Councils of the government of Lord North.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “That game, Charles, last night, upset our plans, and we must recoup our fortunes from government,” suggested young Lord Carlisle bitterly, on the morning after he had lost ten thousand pounds sterling at a single cast at hazard in Brooks’ Club.
