used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To accuse a clergyman of a parish, and a schoolmaster, of making love to a lady so circumstanced as Mrs. Peacocke, no doubt was libellous.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading To accuse a clergyman of a parish, and a schoolmaster, of making love to a lady so circumstanced as Mrs. Peacocke, no doubt was libellous.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading There could be no doubt that allusion was made to Mrs. Peacocke.
AMO
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From this reading "'AMO' IN THE COOL OF THE EVENING."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To accuse a clergyman of a parish, and a schoolmaster, of making love to a lady so circumstanced as Mrs. Peacocke, no doubt was libellous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no doubt that allusion was made to Mrs. Peacocke.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "'Amo' in the cool of the evening," certainly meant making love.
circumstanced
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From this reading To accuse a clergyman of a parish, and a schoolmaster, of making love to a lady so circumstanced as Mrs. Peacocke, no doubt was libellous.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading To accuse a clergyman of a parish, and a schoolmaster, of making love to a lady so circumstanced as Mrs. Peacocke, no doubt was libellous.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading "'AMO' IN THE COOL OF THE EVENING."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no doubt that allusion was made to Mrs. Peacocke.
damagesnounUS /ˈdæmədʒəz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There could be no doubt that allusion was made to Mrs. Peacocke.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "'AMO' IN THE COOL OF THE EVENING."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'AMO' IN THE COOL OF THE EVENING."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To accuse a clergyman of a parish, and a schoolmaster, of making love to a lady so circumstanced as Mrs. Peacocke, no doubt was libellous.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
libellousadjective
(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
From this reading To accuse a clergyman of a parish, and a schoolmaster, of making love to a lady so circumstanced as Mrs. Peacocke, no doubt was libellous.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "'Amo' in the cool of the evening," certainly meant making love.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There could be no doubt that allusion was made to Mrs. Peacocke.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "'Amo' in the cool of the evening," certainly meant making love.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "'Amo' in the cool of the evening," certainly meant making love.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading There could be no doubt that allusion was made to Mrs. Peacocke.
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no doubt that allusion was made to Mrs. Peacocke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "'AMO' IN THE COOL OF THE EVENING."
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading To accuse a clergyman of a parish, and a schoolmaster, of making love to a lady so circumstanced as Mrs. Peacocke, no doubt was libellous.
Peacocke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There could be no doubt that allusion was made to Mrs. Peacocke.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading To accuse a clergyman of a parish, and a schoolmaster, of making love to a lady so circumstanced as Mrs. Peacocke, no doubt was libellous.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To accuse a clergyman of a parish, and a schoolmaster, of making love to a lady so circumstanced as Mrs. Peacocke, no doubt was libellous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'AMO' IN THE COOL OF THE EVENING."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no doubt that allusion was made to Mrs. Peacocke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE Doctor went up to London, and was told by his lawyers that an action for damages probably would lie.
