used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading You know how we always looked forward to it, not covetously or improperly, but simply as a matter of justice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
bottlingverbUS /ˈbɑːtəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bottle” — store (liquids or gases) in bottles
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You know how we always looked forward to it, not covetously or improperly, but simply as a matter of justice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
a young person of either sex
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
covetouslyadverb
with jealousy; in an envious manner
From this reading You know how we always looked forward to it, not covetously or improperly, but simply as a matter of justice.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
every person
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
Fermitage
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From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading You know how we always looked forward to it, not covetously or improperly, but simply as a matter of justice.
godfathernounUS /ˈɡɑːdfɑːðər/
any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You know how we always looked forward to it, not covetously or improperly, but simply as a matter of justice.
improperlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpərli/
in an improper way
From this reading You know how we always looked forward to it, not covetously or improperly, but simply as a matter of justice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading You know how we always looked forward to it, not covetously or improperly, but simply as a matter of justice.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know how we always looked forward to it, not covetously or improperly, but simply as a matter of justice.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
engage in
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE MANNER.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading You know how we always looked forward to it, not covetously or improperly, but simply as a matter of justice.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
Miranda
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From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
not any; not one
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You know how we always looked forward to it, not covetously or improperly, but simply as a matter of justice.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
and nothing more
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You know how we always looked forward to it, not covetously or improperly, but simply as a matter of justice.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
providentiallyadverb
in a fortunately providential manner
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
a particular situation
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
and nothing more
From this reading You know how we always looked forward to it, not covetously or improperly, but simply as a matter of justice.
be standing; be upright
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MANNER.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
in the direction of
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
wallingverbUS /ˈwɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
wheedlingnoun
the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
at the time that
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading When old Fermitage stood godfather to our only child, and showed a sense of duty towards him by bottling and walling up a pipe of wine, everybody looked upon Kit as certain to stand in his shoes in the course of time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We had met with a bitter disappointment through the most gross injustice, brought about, no doubt, by craft, and wheedling, and black falsehood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see now, Miranda," continued Mr. Sharp, as his wife came and sat quite close to him, "that it was my duty to make the most of the knowledge thus providentially obtained.
