used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He wanted a gentleman, a schoolmaster, a curate, a matron, and a lady,--we may say all in one.
(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 He wanted a gentleman, a schoolmaster, a curate, a matron, and a lady,--we may say all in one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
any thing at all
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Curates and ushers are generally unmarried.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE Doctor had found it difficult to carry out the scheme described in the last chapter.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE Doctor had found it difficult to carry out the scheme described in the last chapter.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He wanted a gentleman, a schoolmaster, a curate, a matron, and a lady,--we may say all in one.
Curates
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From this reading Curates and ushers are generally unmarried.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading THE Doctor had found it difficult to carry out the scheme described in the last chapter.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE Doctor had found it difficult to carry out the scheme described in the last chapter.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE Doctor had found it difficult to carry out the scheme described in the last chapter.
set up or found
From this reading THE Doctor had found it difficult to carry out the scheme described in the last chapter.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Curates and ushers are generally unmarried.
a man of refinement
From this reading He wanted a gentleman, a schoolmaster, a curate, a matron, and a lady,--we may say all in one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE Doctor had found it difficult to carry out the scheme described in the last chapter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted a gentleman, a schoolmaster, a curate, a matron, and a lady,--we may say all in one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE Doctor had found it difficult to carry out the scheme described in the last chapter.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE Doctor had found it difficult to carry out the scheme described in the last chapter.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He wanted a gentleman, a schoolmaster, a curate, a matron, and a lady,--we may say all in one.
immediately past
From this reading THE Doctor had found it difficult to carry out the scheme described in the last chapter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading He wanted a gentleman, a schoolmaster, a curate, a matron, and a lady,--we may say all in one.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He wanted a gentleman, a schoolmaster, a curate, a matron, and a lady,--we may say all in one.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW USHER.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE Doctor had found it difficult to carry out the scheme described in the last chapter.
express in words
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading THE Doctor had found it difficult to carry out the scheme described in the last chapter.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW USHER.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE Doctor had found it difficult to carry out the scheme described in the last chapter.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading Curates and ushers are generally unmarried.
USHERverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading THE NEW USHER.
ushersnounUS /ˈʌʃərz/
plural of “usher” — Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
From this reading Curates and ushers are generally unmarried.
UtopianadjectiveUS /juːˈtoʊpiən/
of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted a gentleman, a schoolmaster, a curate, a matron, and a lady,--we may say all in one.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He wanted a gentleman, a schoolmaster, a curate, a matron, and a lady,--we may say all in one.
which person or people
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading They indeed who know anything of such matters will be inclined to call it Utopian, and to say that one so wise in worldly matters as our schoolmaster should not have attempted to combine so many things.
