used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
having companions or an escort
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The elder individual, who did not appear to notice the confusion of either party, immediately extended his hand to the young man, and exclaimed:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading He was evidently greatly embarrassed, and would have beaten a retreat, but that was impossible.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading His embarrassment was in some degree shared by the young lady; she blushed deeply, but could not conceal her satisfaction at the encounter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was evidently greatly embarrassed, and would have beaten a retreat, but that was impossible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading His embarrassment was in some degree shared by the young lady; she blushed deeply, but could not conceal her satisfaction at the encounter.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The elder individual, who did not appear to notice the confusion of either party, immediately extended his hand to the young man, and exclaimed:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His embarrassment was in some degree shared by the young lady; she blushed deeply, but could not conceal her satisfaction at the encounter.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
cross-street
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From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading His embarrassment was in some degree shared by the young lady; she blushed deeply, but could not conceal her satisfaction at the encounter.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading His embarrassment was in some degree shared by the young lady; she blushed deeply, but could not conceal her satisfaction at the encounter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The elder individual, who did not appear to notice the confusion of either party, immediately extended his hand to the young man, and exclaimed:
one or the other of two
From this reading The elder individual, who did not appear to notice the confusion of either party, immediately extended his hand to the young man, and exclaimed:
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The elder individual, who did not appear to notice the confusion of either party, immediately extended his hand to the young man, and exclaimed:
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading He was evidently greatly embarrassed, and would have beaten a retreat, but that was impossible.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading His embarrassment was in some degree shared by the young lady; she blushed deeply, but could not conceal her satisfaction at the encounter.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading His embarrassment was in some degree shared by the young lady; she blushed deeply, but could not conceal her satisfaction at the encounter.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was evidently greatly embarrassed, and would have beaten a retreat, but that was impossible.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading The elder individual, who did not appear to notice the confusion of either party, immediately extended his hand to the young man, and exclaimed:
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The elder individual, who did not appear to notice the confusion of either party, immediately extended his hand to the young man, and exclaimed:
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He was evidently greatly embarrassed, and would have beaten a retreat, but that was impossible.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The elder individual, who did not appear to notice the confusion of either party, immediately extended his hand to the young man, and exclaimed:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was evidently greatly embarrassed, and would have beaten a retreat, but that was impossible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His embarrassment was in some degree shared by the young lady; she blushed deeply, but could not conceal her satisfaction at the encounter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The elder individual, who did not appear to notice the confusion of either party, immediately extended his hand to the young man, and exclaimed:
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He was evidently greatly embarrassed, and would have beaten a retreat, but that was impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The elder individual, who did not appear to notice the confusion of either party, immediately extended his hand to the young man, and exclaimed:
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading His embarrassment was in some degree shared by the young lady; she blushed deeply, but could not conceal her satisfaction at the encounter.
Langham
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From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His embarrassment was in some degree shared by the young lady; she blushed deeply, but could not conceal her satisfaction at the encounter.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The elder individual, who did not appear to notice the confusion of either party, immediately extended his hand to the young man, and exclaimed:
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The elder individual, who did not appear to notice the confusion of either party, immediately extended his hand to the young man, and exclaimed:
a human being
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading He was evidently greatly embarrassed, and would have beaten a retreat, but that was impossible.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading His embarrassment was in some degree shared by the young lady; she blushed deeply, but could not conceal her satisfaction at the encounter.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading His embarrassment was in some degree shared by the young lady; she blushed deeply, but could not conceal her satisfaction at the encounter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His embarrassment was in some degree shared by the young lady; she blushed deeply, but could not conceal her satisfaction at the encounter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His embarrassment was in some degree shared by the young lady; she blushed deeply, but could not conceal her satisfaction at the encounter.
SPANIELnounUS /ˈspænjəl/
any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
the season of growth
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
dependable
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The elder individual, who did not appear to notice the confusion of either party, immediately extended his hand to the young man, and exclaimed:
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Just as the clock struck the hour, a young man issued at a quick pace from a cross-street, and came upon the couple before he was aware of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
which person or people
From this reading The elder individual, who did not appear to notice the confusion of either party, immediately extended his hand to the young man, and exclaimed:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was evidently greatly embarrassed, and would have beaten a retreat, but that was impossible.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE CHARLES THE SECOND SPANIEL It was about two o'clock, on a charming spring day, that a stout middle-aged man, accompanied by a young person of extraordinary beauty, took up his station in front of Langham Church.
