1746
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From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It took him some time to get through the two or three streets he had to pass before reaching his house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
flambeaunoun
a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
footmen
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From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
a man of refinement
From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It took him some time to get through the two or three streets he had to pass before reaching his house.
GoutnounUS /ɡaʊt/
a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
From this reading Gout had made him rather a slow pedestrian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gout had made him rather a slow pedestrian.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Gout had made him rather a slow pedestrian.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It took him some time to get through the two or three streets he had to pass before reaching his house.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
go across or through
From this reading It took him some time to get through the two or three streets he had to pass before reaching his house.
pedestriannounUS /pəˈdestriən/
a person who travels by foot
From this reading Gout had made him rather a slow pedestrian.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
on the contrary
From this reading Gout had made him rather a slow pedestrian.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading It took him some time to get through the two or three streets he had to pass before reaching his house.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
singular-looking
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From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Gout had made him rather a slow pedestrian.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It took him some time to get through the two or three streets he had to pass before reaching his house.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It took him some time to get through the two or three streets he had to pass before reaching his house.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It took him some time to get through the two or three streets he had to pass before reaching his house.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It took him some time to get through the two or three streets he had to pass before reaching his house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It took him some time to get through the two or three streets he had to pass before reaching his house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took him some time to get through the two or three streets he had to pass before reaching his house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
precisely as stated
From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading In one of those narrow streets of tall houses, perfectly silent at that hour, he overtook, slowly as he was walking, a very singular-looking old gentleman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Peters_ One night during the session of 1746 this old Judge went down in his chair to wait in one of the rooms of the House of Lords for the result of a division in which he and his order were interested.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This over, he was about to return to his house close by, in his chair; but the night had become so soft and fine that he changed his mind, sent it home empty, and with two footmen, each with a flambeau, set out on foot in preference.
