used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
equally
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
breakfast-table
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From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Old Gryston Bridge.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
discernmentnounUS /dɪˈsɝːn.mənt/
The ability to judge well and perceive the true nature of events.
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
don't
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From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
apart from; not including
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
Gryston
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From this reading Old Gryston Bridge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
intolerablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbli/
to an unacceptable degree
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
Jane
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From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
Jekyl
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From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
Jekyl's
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From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
Jennie
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From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
Lennox
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From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
melancholicnounUS /ˌmelənˈkɑːlɪk/
someone subject to melancholia
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Gryston Bridge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
term of address for a man
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Well, I thought he was agreeable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I thought he was agreeable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
belonging to which person
From this reading Very merry was the Baronet at the social breakfast-table, and the whole party very gay, except those few whose natures were sedate or melancholic.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I think him intolerably noisy, and sometimes absolutely vulgar," answered Lady Jane, with a languid disdain, which conveyed alike her estimate of her husband's discernment and of Sir Jekyl's merits.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "A tremendous agreeable man, Sir Jekyl--don't you think so, Jennie?" said General Lennox to his wife, as he walked her slowly along the terrace at the side of the house.
