used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
Attorney-General
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From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
Churchmanship
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From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
Coxon
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From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
Eynesford
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From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
frock-coated
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From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
only a very short time before
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
lukewarmadjectiveUS /ˈluːˈkwɔːrm/
moderately warm
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
new-gloved
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From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
on one occasion
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WEEDING OUT THE WEAK-KNEED.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
carry out
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
tall-hatted
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From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WEEDING OUT THE WEAK-KNEED.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a short time it happened that Lady Eynesford conceived a high opinion of Mr. Coxon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, she declared, the one bright spot in the new Ministry; he possessed ability, principle, sound Churchmanship, and gentlemanly demeanour.
WEAK-KNEEDadjective
lacking will power or resolution
From this reading WEEDING OUT THE WEAK-KNEED.
WEEDINGverbUS /ˈwiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “weed” — clear of weeds
From this reading WEEDING OUT THE WEAK-KNEED.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading More than once in the next week or two did Mr. Coxon, tall-hatted, frock-coated, and new-gloved, in obedience to cordial invitations, take tea in the verandah of Government House.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young man thus equipped could hardly fail of success, and Lady Eynesford, in spite of the Governor's decidedly lukewarm approbation, was pleased to take the Attorney-General under her special protection.
