used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir John was a widower and confined his hospitality to men.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he put it to himself, quoting an old by-word, 'What the eye don't see the heart don't grieve.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading 'Wunnerful brandy, Sir John!' said old Squire Morshead.
brandy-mixing
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From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
by-word
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From this reading As he put it to himself, quoting an old by-word, 'What the eye don't see the heart don't grieve.'
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Sir John was a widower and confined his hospitality to men.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
don't
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From this reading As he put it to himself, quoting an old by-word, 'What the eye don't see the heart don't grieve.'
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
the organ of sight
From this reading As he put it to himself, quoting an old by-word, 'What the eye don't see the heart don't grieve.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading As he put it to himself, quoting an old by-word, 'What the eye don't see the heart don't grieve.'
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As he put it to himself, quoting an old by-word, 'What the eye don't see the heart don't grieve.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he put it to himself, quoting an old by-word, 'What the eye don't see the heart don't grieve.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir John was a widower and confined his hospitality to men.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Sir John was a widower and confined his hospitality to men.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
hunting-field
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From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he put it to himself, quoting an old by-word, 'What the eye don't see the heart don't grieve.'
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading 'Wunnerful brandy, Sir John!' said old Squire Morshead.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
the force of workers available
From this reading Sir John was a widower and confined his hospitality to men.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
Morshead
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From this reading 'Wunnerful brandy, Sir John!' said old Squire Morshead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 'Wunnerful brandy, Sir John!' said old Squire Morshead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
Penalune
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From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As he put it to himself, quoting an old by-word, 'What the eye don't see the heart don't grieve.'
quotingverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading As he put it to himself, quoting an old by-word, 'What the eye don't see the heart don't grieve.'
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Wunnerful brandy, Sir John!' said old Squire Morshead.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he put it to himself, quoting an old by-word, 'What the eye don't see the heart don't grieve.'
term of address for a man
From this reading 'Wunnerful brandy, Sir John!' said old Squire Morshead.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading 'Wunnerful brandy, Sir John!' said old Squire Morshead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir John was a widower and confined his hospitality to men.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir John was a widower and confined his hospitality to men.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As he put it to himself, quoting an old by-word, 'What the eye don't see the heart don't grieve.'
at the time that
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
widowernounUS /ˈwɪdoʊər/
a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Sir John was a widower and confined his hospitality to men.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading He said this regularly as he dined at Penalune when, after dinner and wine and songs, the hour came for the 'brandy-mixing' before the guests dispersed.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
Wunnerful
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From this reading 'Wunnerful brandy, Sir John!' said old Squire Morshead.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had adored his wife and lost her young; and thereafter, though exquisitely courteous to ladies when he met them-- on the hunting-field, for example--he could not endure one within the walls of Penalune.
