used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Chymistry was a part of Johnson's amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
react verbally
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Mrs. Williams had her apartment in the house, and entertained her benefactor with more enlarged conversation.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading For this love of experimental philosophy, sir John Hawkins thinks an apology necessary.
assiduitynoun
great and constant diligence and attention
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading Mrs. Williams had her apartment in the house, and entertained her benefactor with more enlarged conversation.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
Chymistry
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From this reading Chymistry was a part of Johnson's amusement.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mrs. Williams had her apartment in the house, and entertained her benefactor with more enlarged conversation.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading Mrs. Williams had her apartment in the house, and entertained her benefactor with more enlarged conversation.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Mrs. Williams had her apartment in the house, and entertained her benefactor with more enlarged conversation.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
experimentaladjectiveUS /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/
relating to or based on experiment
From this reading For this love of experimental philosophy, sir John Hawkins thinks an apology necessary.
FleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this love of experimental philosophy, sir John Hawkins thinks an apology necessary.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading For this love of experimental philosophy, sir John Hawkins thinks an apology necessary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Williams had her apartment in the house, and entertained her benefactor with more enlarged conversation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading For this love of experimental philosophy, sir John Hawkins thinks an apology necessary.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
Johnson'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
Levet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For this love of experimental philosophy, sir John Hawkins thinks an apology necessary.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Williams had her apartment in the house, and entertained her benefactor with more enlarged conversation.
absolutely essential
From this reading For this love of experimental philosophy, sir John Hawkins thinks an apology necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
on one occasion
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Chymistry was a part of Johnson's amusement.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading For this love of experimental philosophy, sir John Hawkins thinks an apology necessary.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
express in words
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
term of address for a man
From this reading For this love of experimental philosophy, sir John Hawkins thinks an apology necessary.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being now in the possession of a regular income, Johnson left his chambers in the temple, and, once more, became master of a house in Johnson's court, Fleet street.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading For this love of experimental philosophy, sir John Hawkins thinks an apology necessary.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this love of experimental philosophy, sir John Hawkins thinks an apology necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
unounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chymistry was a part of Johnson's amusement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Mrs. Williams had her apartment in the house, and entertained her benefactor with more enlarged conversation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Levet, his friend and physician in ordinary[u], paid his daily visits, with assiduity; made tea all the morning, talked what he had to say, and did not expect an answer.
