used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From hence took its beginning that gloomy and unsociable melancholy, of which he has since been the victim.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading From hence took its beginning that gloomy and unsociable melancholy, of which he has since been the victim.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading I shall endeavour to state the remainder of this narrative in the words of Mr. Collins.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading "This day was the crisis of Mr. Falkland's history.
the specified day of the month
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "This day was the crisis of Mr. Falkland's history.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading I shall endeavour to state the remainder of this narrative in the words of Mr. Collins.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
Falkland
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From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
Falkland's
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From this reading "This day was the crisis of Mr. Falkland's history.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From hence took its beginning that gloomy and unsociable melancholy, of which he has since been the victim.
depressingly dark
From this reading From hence took its beginning that gloomy and unsociable melancholy, of which he has since been the victim.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From hence took its beginning that gloomy and unsociable melancholy, of which he has since been the victim.
for this reason
From this reading From hence took its beginning that gloomy and unsociable melancholy, of which he has since been the victim.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading "This day was the crisis of Mr. Falkland's history.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall endeavour to state the remainder of this narrative in the words of Mr. Collins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I shall endeavour to state the remainder of this narrative in the words of Mr. Collins.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From hence took its beginning that gloomy and unsociable melancholy, of which he has since been the victim.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading From hence took its beginning that gloomy and unsociable melancholy, of which he has since been the victim.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I shall endeavour to state the remainder of this narrative in the words of Mr. Collins.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I shall endeavour to state the remainder of this narrative in the words of Mr. Collins.
not any; not one
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I shall endeavour to state the remainder of this narrative in the words of Mr. Collins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading I shall endeavour to state the remainder of this narrative in the words of Mr. Collins.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall endeavour to state the remainder of this narrative in the words of Mr. Collins.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading From hence took its beginning that gloomy and unsociable melancholy, of which he has since been the victim.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I shall endeavour to state the remainder of this narrative in the words of Mr. Collins.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I shall endeavour to state the remainder of this narrative in the words of Mr. Collins.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I shall endeavour to state the remainder of this narrative in the words of Mr. Collins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I shall endeavour to state the remainder of this narrative in the words of Mr. Collins.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading From hence took its beginning that gloomy and unsociable melancholy, of which he has since been the victim.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading No two characters can be in certain respects more strongly contrasted, than the Mr. Falkland of a date prior and subsequent to these events.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
unsociableadjective
not inclined to society or companionship
From this reading From hence took its beginning that gloomy and unsociable melancholy, of which he has since been the victim.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading From hence took its beginning that gloomy and unsociable melancholy, of which he has since been the victim.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The reader has already had occasion to perceive that Mr. Collins was a man of no vulgar order; and his reflections on the subject were uncommonly judicious.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From hence took its beginning that gloomy and unsociable melancholy, of which he has since been the victim.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I shall endeavour to state the remainder of this narrative in the words of Mr. Collins.
