used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is a cousin of Mrs. Carlton's, and Mr. Stanley's coachman brought home the news from thence yesterday.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
(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 "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is a cousin of Mrs. Carlton's, and Mr. Stanley's coachman brought home the news from thence yesterday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
for the reason that
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
(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 Indeed, sir, they say he is no better than he should be."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He is a cousin of Mrs. Carlton's, and Mr. Stanley's coachman brought home the news from thence yesterday.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
Carlton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a cousin of Mrs. Carlton's, and Mr. Stanley's coachman brought home the news from thence yesterday.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading He is a cousin of Mrs. Carlton's, and Mr. Stanley's coachman brought home the news from thence yesterday.
Comfitnoun
candy containing a fruit or nut
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He is a cousin of Mrs. Carlton's, and Mr. Stanley's coachman brought home the news from thence yesterday.
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He is a cousin of Mrs. Carlton's, and Mr. Stanley's coachman brought home the news from thence yesterday.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
the act of departing
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He is a cousin of Mrs. Carlton's, and Mr. Stanley's coachman brought home the news from thence yesterday.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, sir, they say he is no better than he should be."
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
joined in matrimony
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He is a cousin of Mrs. Carlton's, and Mr. Stanley's coachman brought home the news from thence yesterday.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He is a cousin of Mrs. Carlton's, and Mr. Stanley's coachman brought home the news from thence yesterday.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He is a cousin of Mrs. Carlton's, and Mr. Stanley's coachman brought home the news from thence yesterday.
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed, sir, they say he is no better than he should be."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
possessing material wealth
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
express in words
From this reading Indeed, sir, they say he is no better than he should be."
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Indeed, sir, they say he is no better than he should be."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
Stanley'snounUS /ˈstænliz/
possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading He is a cousin of Mrs. Carlton's, and Mr. Stanley's coachman brought home the news from thence yesterday.
Staunton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, sir, they say he is no better than he should be."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
from that place or that time
From this reading He is a cousin of Mrs. Carlton's, and Mr. Stanley's coachman brought home the news from thence yesterday.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, sir, they say he is no better than he should be."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
precisely as stated
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I could not get at the very truth, because Mrs. Comfit was out of the way, but all the servants agree, that though he is a lord, and rich and handsome, he is not half good enough for her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The pleasant reflections excited by the interesting conversation of the evening were cruelly interrupted by my faithful Edwards.
at the time that
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
the day immediately before today
From this reading He is a cousin of Mrs. Carlton's, and Mr. Stanley's coachman brought home the news from thence yesterday.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Sir," said he, when he came to attend me, "do you know that all the talk of the Hall to-night at supper was, that Miss Stanley is going to be married to young Lord Staunton.
