used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
how long something has existed
From this reading The first was a stout man, past middle age, whose epicurean countenance twinkled with humour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Nobody exactly knew who the other gentleman, Mr. Bland-ford, really was, but he had the reputation of being enormously rich, and was proportionately respected.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
Bland-ford
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From this reading Nobody exactly knew who the other gentleman, Mr. Bland-ford, really was, but he had the reputation of being enormously rich, and was proportionately respected.
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading _In Which Ferdinand Has the Honour of Dining with Mr. Bond Sharpe_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nobody exactly knew who the other gentleman, Mr. Bland-ford, really was, but he had the reputation of being enormously rich, and was proportionately respected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
Castlefyshe
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From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
celebritynounUS /səˈlebrɪti/
a widely known person
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The first was a stout man, past middle age, whose epicurean countenance twinkled with humour.
DiningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading _In Which Ferdinand Has the Honour of Dining with Mr. Bond Sharpe_.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
enormouslyadverbUS /ɪˈnɔːrməsli/
extremely
From this reading Nobody exactly knew who the other gentleman, Mr. Bland-ford, really was, but he had the reputation of being enormously rich, and was proportionately respected.
epicureanadjectiveUS /ˌepəkjʊˈriːən/
of Epicurus or epicureanism
From this reading The first was a stout man, past middle age, whose epicurean countenance twinkled with humour.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Nobody exactly knew who the other gentleman, Mr. Bland-ford, really was, but he had the reputation of being enormously rich, and was proportionately respected.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading _In Which Ferdinand Has the Honour of Dining with Mr. Bond Sharpe_.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was a stout man, past middle age, whose epicurean countenance twinkled with humour.
a man of refinement
From this reading Nobody exactly knew who the other gentleman, Mr. Bland-ford, really was, but he had the reputation of being enormously rich, and was proportionately respected.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which Ferdinand Has the Honour of Dining with Mr. Bond Sharpe_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
the state of being honored
From this reading _In Which Ferdinand Has the Honour of Dining with Mr. Bond Sharpe_.
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 WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The first was a stout man, past middle age, whose epicurean countenance twinkled with humour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which Ferdinand Has the Honour of Dining with Mr. Bond Sharpe_.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nobody exactly knew who the other gentleman, Mr. Bland-ford, really was, but he had the reputation of being enormously rich, and was proportionately respected.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The first was a stout man, past middle age, whose epicurean countenance twinkled with humour.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The first was a stout man, past middle age, whose epicurean countenance twinkled with humour.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _In Which Ferdinand Has the Honour of Dining with Mr. Bond Sharpe_.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody exactly knew who the other gentleman, Mr. Bland-ford, really was, but he had the reputation of being enormously rich, and was proportionately respected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In Which Ferdinand Has the Honour of Dining with Mr. Bond Sharpe_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nobody exactly knew who the other gentleman, Mr. Bland-ford, really was, but he had the reputation of being enormously rich, and was proportionately respected.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The first was a stout man, past middle age, whose epicurean countenance twinkled with humour.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
participate in games or sport
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
proportionatelyadverbUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənətli/
to a proportionate degree
From this reading Nobody exactly knew who the other gentleman, Mr. Bland-ford, really was, but he had the reputation of being enormously rich, and was proportionately respected.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Nobody exactly knew who the other gentleman, Mr. Bland-ford, really was, but he had the reputation of being enormously rich, and was proportionately respected.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Nobody exactly knew who the other gentleman, Mr. Bland-ford, really was, but he had the reputation of being enormously rich, and was proportionately respected.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Nobody exactly knew who the other gentleman, Mr. Bland-ford, really was, but he had the reputation of being enormously rich, and was proportionately respected.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Nobody exactly knew who the other gentleman, Mr. Bland-ford, really was, but he had the reputation of being enormously rich, and was proportionately respected.
saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/
plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
Sharpe
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From this reading _In Which Ferdinand Has the Honour of Dining with Mr. Bond Sharpe_.
Sharpe's
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From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
not in physical motion
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
dependable
From this reading The first was a stout man, past middle age, whose epicurean countenance twinkled with humour.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which Ferdinand Has the Honour of Dining with Mr. Bond Sharpe_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The first was a stout man, past middle age, whose epicurean countenance twinkled with humour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which Ferdinand Has the Honour of Dining with Mr. Bond Sharpe_.
which person or people
From this reading WHEN Ferdinand arrived at Mr. Bond Sharpe’s he was welcomed by his host in a magnificent suite of saloons, and introduced to two of the guests who had previously arrived.
belonging to which person
From this reading The first was a stout man, past middle age, whose epicurean countenance twinkled with humour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _In Which Ferdinand Has the Honour of Dining with Mr. Bond Sharpe_.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This was Lord Castlefyshe, an Irish peer of great celebrity in the world of luxury and play, keen at a bet, still keener at a dinner.
