used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
Daundy
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From this reading 'How is our uncle Daundy?
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
estimableadjectiveUS /ˈestəməbəl/
deserving of respect or high regard
From this reading How fares your father, and your good and estimable mother?
faresnounUS /ferz/
plural of “fare” — an agenda of things to do
From this reading How fares your father, and your good and estimable mother?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading How fares your father, and your good and estimable mother?
Freston
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From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading How fares your father, and your good and estimable mother?
GREETINGnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading THE GREETING.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
How
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From this reading 'How is our uncle Daundy?
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
Ipswich
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From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'How is our uncle Daundy?
the sound of laughing
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading How fares your father, and your good and estimable mother?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 'How is our uncle Daundy?
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
supporternounUS /səˈpɔːrtər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREETING.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading 'How is our uncle Daundy?
accept gladly
From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
which person or people
From this reading He is a loyal subject to his Majesty, and as friendly a supporter of the rights of the inhabitants of Ipswich as any man who lived before him.
Wolsey
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From this reading A merry laugh and cheerful greeting saluted the ear of Wolsey as he stepped from the boat to the stairs, and received the cordial welcome of De Freston.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How fares your father, and your good and estimable mother?
