used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading General Lennox receives a Letter.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Very cheery and healthful among the breezy copse to make this sort of rural survey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading Very cheery and healthful among the breezy copse to make this sort of rural survey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Monsieur Varbarriere was charmed with his host this morning.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Very cheery and healthful among the breezy copse to make this sort of rural survey.
copsenoun
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Very cheery and healthful among the breezy copse to make this sort of rural survey.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
dressing-room
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From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
field-glasses
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From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Lennox receives a Letter.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading Very cheery and healthful among the breezy copse to make this sort of rural survey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur Varbarriere was charmed with his host this morning.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Monsieur Varbarriere was charmed with his host this morning.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
illustratingverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
Jekyl
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From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
go away from a place
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
Lennox
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From this reading General Lennox receives a Letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading General Lennox receives a Letter.
the literary culture
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
engage in
From this reading Very cheery and healthful among the breezy copse to make this sort of rural survey.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur Varbarriere was charmed with his host this morning.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Monsieur Varbarriere was charmed with his host this morning.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Very cheery and healthful among the breezy copse to make this sort of rural survey.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading General Lennox receives a Letter.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Very cheery and healthful among the breezy copse to make this sort of rural survey.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
showmannounUS /ˈʃoʊmən/
a person skilled at making effective presentations
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Very cheery and healthful among the breezy copse to make this sort of rural survey.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Very cheery and healthful among the breezy copse to make this sort of rural survey.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Monsieur Varbarriere was charmed with his host this morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Very cheery and healthful among the breezy copse to make this sort of rural survey.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As they parted in the hall, Monsieur Varbarriere spoke his eloquent appreciation of the beauties of the surrounding country; and then, having letters to despatch by the post, he took his leave, and strode up with pounding steps to his dressing-room.
Varbarriere
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From this reading Monsieur Varbarriere was charmed with his host this morning.
precisely as stated
From this reading Sir Jekyl spent more than an hour in pointing out and illustrating the principal objects in the panorama that spread before and beneath them as they stood with field-glasses scanning the distance, and a very agreeable showman he made.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Monsieur Varbarriere was charmed with his host this morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Monsieur Varbarriere was charmed with his host this morning.
