used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
(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 Are we to be all alone?”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Are we to be all alone?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are we to be all alone?”
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Withering arrived at his own door just as Barrington drove up to it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Withering arrived at his own door just as Barrington drove up to it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Withering arrived at his own door just as Barrington drove up to it.
Barrington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Withering arrived at his own door just as Barrington drove up to it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Are we to be all alone?”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Iam far better company, Tom.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
Chancellor'snounUS /ˈtʃænsələrz/
possessive form of “chancellor” — the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Iam far better company, Tom.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Withering arrived at his own door just as Barrington drove up to it.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Withering arrived at his own door just as Barrington drove up to it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Iam far better company, Tom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Withering arrived at his own door just as Barrington drove up to it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
Iam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Iam far better company, Tom.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Withering arrived at his own door just as Barrington drove up to it.
and nothing more
From this reading Withering arrived at his own door just as Barrington drove up to it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
muttonnounUS /ˈmʌtən/
meat from a mature domestic sheep
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Withering arrived at his own door just as Barrington drove up to it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “And quite right too.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading “And quite right too.
put a saddle on
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Withering arrived at his own door just as Barrington drove up to it.
male cat
From this reading Iam far better company, Tom.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “And quite right too.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Withering arrived at his own door just as Barrington drove up to it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Are we to be all alone?”
WitheringadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
From this reading Withering arrived at his own door just as Barrington drove up to it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I knew my letter would bring you up to town, Barrington,” said he; “and I was so sure of it that I ordered a saddle of mutton for your dinner, and refused an invitation to the Chancellor's.”
