used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ROUE HAS BECOME A VALETUDINARIAN.--NEWS.--A FORTUNETELLER.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE ROUE HAS BECOME A VALETUDINARIAN.--NEWS.--A FORTUNETELLER.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
for the most part
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
dalliers
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From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
DictatornounUS /dɪkˈteɪtər/
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Meanwhile the graced Godolphin floated down the sunny tide of his prosperity.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
epicureanadjectiveUS /ˌepəkjʊˈriːən/
of Epicurus or epicureanism
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Meanwhile the graced Godolphin floated down the sunny tide of his prosperity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
FORTUNETELLERnoun
a person who foretells your personal future
From this reading THE ROUE HAS BECOME A VALETUDINARIAN.--NEWS.--A FORTUNETELLER.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
Godolphin
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From this reading Meanwhile the graced Godolphin floated down the sunny tide of his prosperity.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Meanwhile the graced Godolphin floated down the sunny tide of his prosperity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ROUE HAS BECOME A VALETUDINARIAN.--NEWS.--A FORTUNETELLER.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the graced Godolphin floated down the sunny tide of his prosperity.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
immediately past
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the graced Godolphin floated down the sunny tide of his prosperity.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE ROUE HAS BECOME A VALETUDINARIAN.--NEWS.--A FORTUNETELLER.
not any; not one
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile the graced Godolphin floated down the sunny tide of his prosperity.
on one occasion
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
operasnounUS /ˈɑːprəz/
plural of “opera” — a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
oraclenounUS /ˈɔːrəkəl/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
by chance
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Meanwhile the graced Godolphin floated down the sunny tide of his prosperity.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
ROUEnoun
a dissolute man in fashionable society
From this reading THE ROUE HAS BECOME A VALETUDINARIAN.--NEWS.--A FORTUNETELLER.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Meanwhile the graced Godolphin floated down the sunny tide of his prosperity.
susceptibilities
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From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROUE HAS BECOME A VALETUDINARIAN.--NEWS.--A FORTUNETELLER.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Meanwhile the graced Godolphin floated down the sunny tide of his prosperity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dictator of theatres--patron of operas--oracle in music--mirror of entertainments and equipage--to these conditions had his natural genius and his once dreaming dispositions been bowed at last!
VALETUDINARIANnoun
weak or sickly person especially one morbidly concerned with his or her health
From this reading THE ROUE HAS BECOME A VALETUDINARIAN.--NEWS.--A FORTUNETELLER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
wittiest
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From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He lived chiefly with a knot of epicurean dalliers with the time, whom he had selected from the wittiest and the easiest of the London world.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading A round of dissipation, however, left him no time for reflection; and he believed (perhaps he was not altogether wrong) that the best way to preserve the happy equilibrium of the heart is to blunt its susceptibilities.
