used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEAU IN HIS DEN, AND A PHILOSOPHER DISCOVERED.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEAU IN HIS DEN, AND A PHILOSOPHER DISCOVERED.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
BEAUnounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading THE BEAU IN HIS DEN, AND A PHILOSOPHER DISCOVERED.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
DENnounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading THE BEAU IN HIS DEN, AND A PHILOSOPHER DISCOVERED.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE BEAU IN HIS DEN, AND A PHILOSOPHER DISCOVERED.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
favoured
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From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
FIELDINGnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
set up or found
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BEAU IN HIS DEN, AND A PHILOSOPHER DISCOVERED.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEAU IN HIS DEN, AND A PHILOSOPHER DISCOVERED.
infantine
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From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
not any; not one
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
ostentatiousadjectiveUS /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəs/
intended to attract notice and impress others
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
PHILOSOPHERnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading THE BEAU IN HIS DEN, AND A PHILOSOPHER DISCOVERED.
portalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
compacted by ironing
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
ragamuffins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
precisely, exactly
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEAU IN HIS DEN, AND A PHILOSOPHER DISCOVERED.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
two times
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FIELDING having twice favoured me with visits, which found me from home, I thought it right to pay my respects to him; accordingly one morning I repaired to his abode.
a late time of life
From this reading It was situated in a street which had been excessively the mode some thirty years back; and the house still exhibited a stately and somewhat ostentatious exterior.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading I observed a considerable cluster of infantine ragamuffins collected round the door, and no sooner did the portal open to my summons than they pressed forward in a manner infinitely more zealous than respectful.
