used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
ASKSverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE DOCTOR ASKS HIS QUESTION.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE DOCTOR ASKS HIS QUESTION.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DOCTOR ASKS HIS QUESTION.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
instigatedverbUS /ˈɪnstəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “instigate” — provoke or stir up
From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
not any; not one
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
Peacocke
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From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE DOCTOR ASKS HIS QUESTION.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So said the Doctor to himself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So said the Doctor to himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
Stantiloup
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOCTOR ASKS HIS QUESTION.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.
