used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
Alice
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From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
put or send forth
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He saw her in reputable, nay, opulent circumstances.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
a man of refinement
From this reading /The Noble Gentleman/.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw her in reputable, nay, opulent circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
laboriousadjectiveUS /ləˈbɔːriəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
Maltravers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
an old word for “no”
From this reading He saw her in reputable, nay, opulent circumstances.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading /The Noble Gentleman/.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
opulentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpjələnt/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading He saw her in reputable, nay, opulent circumstances.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
penurynounUS /ˈpenjʊri/
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
ratedverbUS /ˈreɪtɪd/
past form of “rate” — assign a rank or rating to
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
reputableadjectiveUS /ˈrepjətəbəl/
having a good reputation
From this reading He saw her in reputable, nay, opulent circumstances.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw her in reputable, nay, opulent circumstances.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
soberedverbUS /ˈsoʊbərd/
past form of “sober” — cause to become sober
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
not expected or anticipated
From this reading By degrees, as Maltravers sobered down from the first shock of that unexpected meeting, and from the prolonged disappointment that followed it, he became sensible of a strange kind of happiness or contentment.
unhallowedadjective
not hallowed or consecrated
From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alice was not in poverty, she was not eating the unhallowed bread of vice, or earning the bitter wages of laborious penury.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tell me, sir, Have you cast up your state, rated your land, And find it able to endure the charge?"
