used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
how long something has existed
From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
(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 Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our travellers stopped at the first inn in the outskirts of the town.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
bob-wig
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From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading He was equally excellent in the pensive Romeo and the bustling Rapid.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He was equally excellent in the pensive Romeo and the bustling Rapid.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He was equally excellent in the pensive Romeo and the bustling Rapid.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Our travellers stopped at the first inn in the outskirts of the town.
a man of refinement
From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
GODOLPHIN
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From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
ground-flooradjective
on the floor closest to level with the ground
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Our travellers stopped at the first inn in the outskirts of the town.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
MILLINGER'S
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From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
MUMMERS
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From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
OFFERSnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our travellers stopped at the first inn in the outskirts of the town.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Our travellers stopped at the first inn in the outskirts of the town.
pensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading He was equally excellent in the pensive Romeo and the bustling Rapid.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
PLAYERSnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
QUITSadjectiveUS /kwɪts/
on equal terms by payment or requital
From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
RapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading He was equally excellent in the pensive Romeo and the bustling Rapid.
RomeonounUS /ˈroʊmioʊ/
an ardent male lover
From this reading He was equally excellent in the pensive Romeo and the bustling Rapid.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
sandedverbUS /ˈsændɪd/
past form of “sand” — rub with sandpaper
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
sixty-threeadjective
being three more than sixty
From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Our travellers stopped at the first inn in the outskirts of the town.
dependable
From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Our travellers stopped at the first inn in the outskirts of the town.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Our travellers stopped at the first inn in the outskirts of the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE MUMMERS.--GODOLPHIN IN LOVE.--THE EFFECT OF FANNY MILLINGER'S ACTING UPON HIM.--THE TWO OFFERS.--GODOLPHIN QUITS THE PLAYERS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
which person or people
From this reading In the first place, there was an old gentleman, of the age of sixty-three, in a bob-wig, and inclined to be stout, who always played the _lover_.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here they were shown into a large room on the ground-floor, sanded, with a long table in the centre; and, before the supper was served, Percy had leisure to examine all the companions with whom he had associated himself.
