used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
apprenticeshipnounUS /əˈprentəsʃɪp/
the position of apprentice
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading AUNT ROSINA.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
Battledorenoun
a light long-handled racket used by badminton players
From this reading There were Tom Shuttlecock and Lord John Battledore at the club.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading There were Tom Shuttlecock and Lord John Battledore at the club.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
cruetnoun
bottle that holds wine or oil or vinegar for the table
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
decanters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
dribblets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
the act of consuming food
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
eating-houses
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From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
HoustonnounUS /ˈhjuːstən/
the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading There were Tom Shuttlecock and Lord John Battledore at the club.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading There were Tom Shuttlecock and Lord John Battledore at the club.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
muttonnounUS /ˈmʌtən/
meat from a mature domestic sheep
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
absolutely essential
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
not any; not one
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
an amount of time
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
on the contrary
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
ROSINA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUNT ROSINA.
Shuttlecocknoun
badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers
From this reading There were Tom Shuttlecock and Lord John Battledore at the club.
slicesnounUS /ˈslaɪsəz/
plural of “slice” — a share of something
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
express in speech
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were Tom Shuttlecock and Lord John Battledore at the club.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
male cat
From this reading There were Tom Shuttlecock and Lord John Battledore at the club.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a hard apprenticeship, and, coming as it did rather late in life for such a beginning, and after much luxurious indulgence, required some sympathy and consolation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were Tom Shuttlecock and Lord John Battledore at the club.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During this period of heroism it had been necessary to Houston to have some confidential friend to whom from time to time he could speak of his purpose.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He could not go on eating slices of boiled mutton at eating-houses, and drinking dribblets of bad wine out of little decanters no bigger than the bottles in a cruet stand, without having some one to encourage him in his efforts.
