used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the following day Claudius and Mr. Barker received each a note.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following day Claudius and Mr. Barker received each a note.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading On the following day Claudius and Mr. Barker received each a note.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
bushelsnounUS /ˈbʊʃəlz/
plural of “bushel” — a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
make calm or still
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
calmestadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːməst/
superlative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
ClaudiusnounUS /ˈklɔːdiəs/
Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)
From this reading On the following day Claudius and Mr. Barker received each a note.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading These communications were in square, rough envelopes, and directed in a large feminine handwriting.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the following day Claudius and Mr. Barker received each a note.
wanted intensely
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading These communications were in square, rough envelopes, and directed in a large feminine handwriting.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On the following day Claudius and Mr. Barker received each a note.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading These communications were in square, rough envelopes, and directed in a large feminine handwriting.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading These communications were in square, rough envelopes, and directed in a large feminine handwriting.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following day Claudius and Mr. Barker received each a note.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
half-past
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From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading These communications were in square, rough envelopes, and directed in a large feminine handwriting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These communications were in square, rough envelopes, and directed in a large feminine handwriting.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is to-morrow," said Mr. Barker pensively.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These communications were in square, rough envelopes, and directed in a large feminine handwriting.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the following day Claudius and Mr. Barker received each a note.
a brief written record
From this reading On the following day Claudius and Mr. Barker received each a note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following day Claudius and Mr. Barker received each a note.
pensivelyadverb
in a pensive manner
From this reading "That is to-morrow," said Mr. Barker pensively.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On the following day Claudius and Mr. Barker received each a note.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading These communications were in square, rough envelopes, and directed in a large feminine handwriting.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is to-morrow," said Mr. Barker pensively.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
make square
From this reading These communications were in square, rough envelopes, and directed in a large feminine handwriting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following day Claudius and Mr. Barker received each a note.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These communications were in square, rough envelopes, and directed in a large feminine handwriting.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
thunder-weather
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That is to-morrow," said Mr. Barker pensively.
precisely as stated
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These communications were in square, rough envelopes, and directed in a large feminine handwriting.
which person or people
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Claudius, who was generally the calmest of the calm, made a remark in German to the effect that he fervently desired a thousand million bushels of thunder-weather to fly away with him that very instant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The contents intimated that the Countess Margaret would be glad to see them at dinner at half-past seven on Thursday.
