used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading And Ferrers now intended to go abroad for some years.
(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 LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
being one more than seven
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
Ernest
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From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
FERRERS
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From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Ferrers now intended to go abroad for some years.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And Ferrers now intended to go abroad for some years.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
ten 10s
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading And Ferrers now intended to go abroad for some years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
LUMLEY
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From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
engage in
From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
MONTAGUE
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From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
an old word for “no”
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And Ferrers now intended to go abroad for some years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
an amount of time
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
practitionersnounUS /prækˈtɪʃənərz/
plural of “practitioner” — someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
quacksnounUS /kwæks/
plural of “quack” — an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
on the contrary
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
determined
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
a state of social isolation
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And Ferrers now intended to go abroad for some years.
STEPHENnounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
subservientadjectiveUS /səbˈsɜːrviənt/
compliant and obedient to authority
From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
taxesnounUS /ˈtæksəz/
plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Ferrers, at this period, rather liked Ernest than not: it was convenient to choose friends from those richer than himself, and he resolved, when he first came to Temple Grove, that Ernest should be his travelling companion.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LUMLEY FERRERS had one rule in life; and it was this: to make all things and all persons subservient to himself.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
at the time that
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
which person or people
From this reading “There are times when we are diverted out of errors, but could not be preached out of them.--There are practitioners who can cure us of one disorder, though, in ordinary cases, they be but poor physicians--nay, dangerous quacks.”--STEPHEN MONTAGUE.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He wanted a companion, for he disliked solitude: besides, a companion shared the expenses; and a man of eight hundred a year, who desires all the luxuries of life, does not despise a partner in the taxes to be paid for them.
a late time of life
From this reading And Ferrers now intended to go abroad for some years.
