used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
AbolitionnounUS /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Miss Hancock had a large circle of acquaintances of her own; she belonged to several anti-societies.
aldermannounUS /ˈɔːldərmən/
a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
anti-societies
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From this reading Miss Hancock had a large circle of acquaintances of her own; she belonged to several anti-societies.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Miss Hancock had a large circle of acquaintances of her own; she belonged to several anti-societies.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading On this especial day a dinner, even better than usual, was in prospect.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Miss Hancock had a large circle of acquaintances of her own; she belonged to several anti-societies.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
counterfoils
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From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On this especial day a dinner, even better than usual, was in prospect.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading On this especial day a dinner, even better than usual, was in prospect.
divisible by two
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading To-day she expected to dinner a person, a gentleman of the female persuasion--that is to say, a sort of man.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading To-day she expected to dinner a person, a gentleman of the female persuasion--that is to say, a sort of man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
a man of refinement
From this reading To-day she expected to dinner a person, a gentleman of the female persuasion--that is to say, a sort of man.
GORDON
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From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Hancock had a large circle of acquaintances of her own; she belonged to several anti-societies.
HancocknounUS /ˈhænkɑːk/
American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)
From this reading Miss Hancock had a large circle of acquaintances of her own; she belonged to several anti-societies.
Hancock'snounUS /ˈhænkɑːks/
possessive form of “hancock” — American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Hancock had a large circle of acquaintances of her own; she belonged to several anti-societies.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
inconsiderableadjective
too small or unimportant to merit attention
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To-day she expected to dinner a person, a gentleman of the female persuasion--that is to say, a sort of man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
KindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Hancock had a large circle of acquaintances of her own; she belonged to several anti-societies.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To-day she expected to dinner a person, a gentleman of the female persuasion--that is to say, a sort of man.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Hancock had a large circle of acquaintances of her own; she belonged to several anti-societies.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Hancock had a large circle of acquaintances of her own; she belonged to several anti-societies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this especial day a dinner, even better than usual, was in prospect.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Miss Hancock had a large circle of acquaintances of her own; she belonged to several anti-societies.
a human being
From this reading To-day she expected to dinner a person, a gentleman of the female persuasion--that is to say, a sort of man.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading To-day she expected to dinner a person, a gentleman of the female persuasion--that is to say, a sort of man.
the possibility of future success
From this reading On this especial day a dinner, even better than usual, was in prospect.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
express in words
From this reading To-day she expected to dinner a person, a gentleman of the female persuasion--that is to say, a sort of man.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Miss Hancock had a large circle of acquaintances of her own; she belonged to several anti-societies.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Hancock had a large circle of acquaintances of her own; she belonged to several anti-societies.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading To-day she expected to dinner a person, a gentleman of the female persuasion--that is to say, a sort of man.
make square
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
subscribedadjectiveUS /səbˈskraɪbd/
(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On this especial day a dinner, even better than usual, was in prospect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this especial day a dinner, even better than usual, was in prospect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
To-day
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From this reading To-day she expected to dinner a person, a gentleman of the female persuasion--that is to say, a sort of man.
TotalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On this especial day a dinner, even better than usual, was in prospect.
Vivisectionnoun
the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research)
From this reading As before hinted, she was not destitute of a certain kindness of heart, and the counterfoils of her cheque book disclosed not inconsiderable sums subscribed to the Society for the Total Abolition of Vivisection and Kindred Bodies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN GORDON SQUARE It was James Hancock's rule that a dinner should be served every night at Gordon Square, to which he could invite any one, even a city alderman.
