used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN TWO ANXIOUS PARENTS HOLD A COLLOQUY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
react verbally
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
eagerly desirous
From this reading WHEREIN TWO ANXIOUS PARENTS HOLD A COLLOQUY.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
COLLOQUYnounUS /ˈkɑːləkwi/
a conversation especially a formal one
From this reading WHEREIN TWO ANXIOUS PARENTS HOLD A COLLOQUY.
Dillaway
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From this reading "Is he rich, Lady Dillaway? ey? what?"
epicurenounUS /ˈepɪkjʊr/
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
ey
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From this reading "Is he rich, ma'am? is he rich? ey? what--what? is he rich?"
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is he rich, ma'am? is he rich? ey? what--what? is he rich?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading WHEREIN TWO ANXIOUS PARENTS HOLD A COLLOQUY.
of great significance or value
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is he rich, ma'am? is he rich? ey? what--what? is he rich?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Is he rich, Lady Dillaway? ey? what?"
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
lusciousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌʃɪs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Is he rich, ma'am? is he rich? ey? what--what? is he rich?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
monosyllablenoun
a word or utterance of one syllable
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading WHEREIN TWO ANXIOUS PARENTS HOLD A COLLOQUY.
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
quietudenoun
a state of peace and quiet
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
quintescence
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From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
possessing material wealth
From this reading "Is he rich, ma'am? is he rich? ey? what--what? is he rich?"
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHEREIN TWO ANXIOUS PARENTS HOLD A COLLOQUY.
the act of using
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Thomas was a rapid little man, and quite an epicure in the use of that luscious monosyllable.
(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 "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Is he rich, ma'am? is he rich? ey? what--what? is he rich?"
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN TWO ANXIOUS PARENTS HOLD A COLLOQUY.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Really, Thomas, you never give me time to answer," replied the quintescence of quietude, her ladyship; "and then it is perpetually the same question, and--" "Well, ma'am, can there be a more important question asked?
