used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
in addition
From this reading The great world--_her_ world--wondered what was the matter with her: Sir Alexander wondered also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
courtlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrtli/
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
remove the dust from
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It had waited there more frequently in these later weeks than of old.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great world--_her_ world--wondered what was the matter with her: Sir Alexander wondered also.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had waited there more frequently in these later weeks than of old.
Hartledon's
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From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The great world--_her_ world--wondered what was the matter with her: Sir Alexander wondered also.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had waited there more frequently in these later weeks than of old.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It had waited there more frequently in these later weeks than of old.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The great world--_her_ world--wondered what was the matter with her: Sir Alexander wondered also.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It had waited there more frequently in these later weeks than of old.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It had waited there more frequently in these later weeks than of old.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
Pepps
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From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
practitionernounUS /prækˈtɪʃənər/
someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
term of address for a man
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading THE SWORD SLIPPED.
not in physical motion
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE SWORD SLIPPED.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had waited there more frequently in these later weeks than of old.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SWORD SLIPPED.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It had waited there more frequently in these later weeks than of old.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It had waited there more frequently in these later weeks than of old.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Perhaps had he been a less courtly man he might have rapped out "obstinacy," if questioned upon the point; as it was, he murmured of "weakness."
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Summer dust was in the London streets, summer weather in the air, and the carriage of that fashionable practitioner, Sir Alexander Pepps, still waited before Lord Hartledon's house.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It had waited there more frequently in these later weeks than of old.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The great world--_her_ world--wondered what was the matter with her: Sir Alexander wondered also.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The great world--_her_ world--wondered what was the matter with her: Sir Alexander wondered also.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The great world--_her_ world--wondered what was the matter with her: Sir Alexander wondered also.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The great world--_her_ world--wondered what was the matter with her: Sir Alexander wondered also.
