used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Lackington was not much of a letter-writer; correspondence was not amongst the habits of his day.
admonishedverbUS /ədˈmɑːnɪʃt/
past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
in addition
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Lord Lackington was not much of a letter-writer; correspondence was not amongst the habits of his day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
Annesley
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From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
annuitynounUS /əˈnuːəti/
income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
befittingadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
appropriate to
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
conversationaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənəl/
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading Lord Lackington was not much of a letter-writer; correspondence was not amongst the habits of his day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lord Lackington was not much of a letter-writer; correspondence was not amongst the habits of his day.
dinner-parties
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From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
epistolaryadjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪstəleri/
written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Twice or thrice, however, every year, he was obliged to write.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Lord Lackington was not much of a letter-writer; correspondence was not amongst the habits of his day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Lackington was not much of a letter-writer; correspondence was not amongst the habits of his day.
hoardedverbUS /ˈhɔːrdɪd/
past form of “hoard” — save up as for future use
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Twice or thrice, however, every year, he was obliged to write.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
Lackington
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From this reading Lord Lackington was not much of a letter-writer; correspondence was not amongst the habits of his day.
letter-writer
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From this reading Lord Lackington was not much of a letter-writer; correspondence was not amongst the habits of his day.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Lackington was not much of a letter-writer; correspondence was not amongst the habits of his day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lord Lackington was not much of a letter-writer; correspondence was not amongst the habits of his day.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord Lackington was not much of a letter-writer; correspondence was not amongst the habits of his day.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Twice or thrice, however, every year, he was obliged to write.
something you have to do
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord Lackington was not much of a letter-writer; correspondence was not amongst the habits of his day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Twice or thrice, however, every year, he was obliged to write.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
recipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
remonstrated
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From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
reproved
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From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord Lackington was not much of a letter-writer; correspondence was not amongst the habits of his day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading Twice or thrice, however, every year, he was obliged to write.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
two times
From this reading Twice or thrice, however, every year, he was obliged to write.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord Lackington was not much of a letter-writer; correspondence was not amongst the habits of his day.
(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 His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
in or at the place that
From this reading They kept their good things for their dinner-parties, and hoarded their smart remarks on life for occasions where the success was a personal triumph.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The society in which he moved, and of which, to some extent, he was a type, cared more for conversational than epistolary graces.
which person or people
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His man of business required to be reminded of this or that necessity for money, and his brother Annesley should also be admonished, or reproved, or remonstrated with, in that tone of superiority and influence so well befitting one who pays an annuity to him who is the recipient.
produce a literary work
From this reading Twice or thrice, however, every year, he was obliged to write.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Twice or thrice, however, every year, he was obliged to write.
