used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
abetters
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From this reading Do you remember them, the supposititious nieces, aiders and abetters in our stock-jobber's forged will?
aiders
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From this reading Do you remember them, the supposititious nieces, aiders and abetters in our stock-jobber's forged will?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Do you remember them, the supposititious nieces, aiders and abetters in our stock-jobber's forged will?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
CUTSnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading FRAUD CUTS HIS FINGERS WITH HIS OWN EDGED TOOLS.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
Dillaway
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From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you remember them, the supposititious nieces, aiders and abetters in our stock-jobber's forged will?
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
EDGEDadjectiveUS /edʒd/
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading FRAUD CUTS HIS FINGERS WITH HIS OWN EDGED TOOLS.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
divisible by two
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
fastidiousadjectiveUS /fæˈstɪdiəs/
giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading FRAUD CUTS HIS FINGERS WITH HIS OWN EDGED TOOLS.
flashyadjectiveUS /ˈflæʃi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
forgedadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading Do you remember them, the supposititious nieces, aiders and abetters in our stock-jobber's forged will?
FRAUDnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading FRAUD CUTS HIS FINGERS WITH HIS OWN EDGED TOOLS.
frequenters
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From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
obtain
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
genusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnəs/
a general kind of something
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FRAUD CUTS HIS FINGERS WITH HIS OWN EDGED TOOLS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
intimatesnounUS /ˈɪntəməts/
plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
ladies-legatees
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From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
a unit of instruction
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Do you remember them, the supposititious nieces, aiders and abetters in our stock-jobber's forged will?
not one, and not any
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Do you remember them, the supposititious nieces, aiders and abetters in our stock-jobber's forged will?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading FRAUD CUTS HIS FINGERS WITH HIS OWN EDGED TOOLS.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Do you remember them, the supposititious nieces, aiders and abetters in our stock-jobber's forged will?
reputableadjectiveUS /ˈrepjətəbəl/
having a good reputation
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
schoolingnounUS /ˈskuːlɪŋ/
the act of teaching at school
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
showyadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊi/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
slurverbUS /slɜːr/
play smoothly or legato
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
stock-jobber's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do you remember them, the supposititious nieces, aiders and abetters in our stock-jobber's forged will?
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
supposititiousadjective
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
From this reading Do you remember them, the supposititious nieces, aiders and abetters in our stock-jobber's forged will?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
a special situation
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
TOOLSnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading FRAUD CUTS HIS FINGERS WITH HIS OWN EDGED TOOLS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
UnpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Unpleasant as it is to feel obliged to be the usher of ill company, I must now introduce to the fastidious public a brace of characters any thing but reputable.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Do you remember them, the supposititious nieces, aiders and abetters in our stock-jobber's forged will?
in the company of; together with
From this reading FRAUD CUTS HIS FINGERS WITH HIS OWN EDGED TOOLS.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Two flashy, showy women, _not_ of easy virtue, but of none at all--special intimates of John Dillaway, and the genus of his like, and habitual frequenters of divers choice and pleasant places of resort.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It were possible indeed to slur them over with a word; but I have deeper ends in view for a glance so superficial: we may learn a lesson in charity, we may gain some schooling of the heart, even from those "ladies-legatees."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you remember them, the supposititious nieces, aiders and abetters in our stock-jobber's forged will?
