used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MISTAKE.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
speak to
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
(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 Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
for the reason that
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was exactly eight o'clock as I drove up to the door.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading It was exactly eight o'clock as I drove up to the door.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
being one more than seven
From this reading It was exactly eight o'clock as I drove up to the door.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
envoynounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It was exactly eight o'clock as I drove up to the door.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
Gurt-na-Morra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading A MISTAKE.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was exactly eight o'clock as I drove up to the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
on one occasion
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
SparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To address myself to the heads of the department seemed the more formal course; and as I was acting entirely as an "envoy extraordinary," I deemed this the fitting mode of proceeding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
in the direction of
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was exactly eight o'clock as I drove up to the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I ordered my horses at an early hour; and long before Sparks--lover that he was--had opened his eyes to the light, was already on my way towards Gurt-na-Morra.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
belonging to which person
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Several miles slipped away before I well determined how I should open my negotiations: whether to papa Blake, in the first instance, or to madame, to whose peculiar province these secrets of the home department belonged; or why not at once to Baby?--because, after all, with her it rested finally to accept or refuse.
