Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

a theatrical performer

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Then,” said the wit, “it will not be a spencer.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

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From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

From this reading DISAPPROBATION.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

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From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

social deportment

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

the state of being neat and smart and trim

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Then,” said the wit, “it will not be a spencer.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

express in words

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

term of address for a man

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)

From this reading WEWITZER’S SPENCER.

a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

adjust to a specific need or market

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Then,” said the wit, “it will not be a spencer.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

precisely as stated

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

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From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

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From this reading WEWITZER’S SPENCER.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mr. Wewitzer, late of Drury Lane Theatre, a gentleman no less distinguished for his merit as an actor and his good character as a man, than for the amenity of his manners and the neatness of his wit, having given orders to his tailor for a spencer, asked him how much it would cost.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I cannot,” said Stitch, “exactly say, but you may depend on’t, sir, that it will come very _low_.”