used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
ADOnounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
Aristabulus
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From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
BraggnounUS /bræɡ/
Confederate general during the American Civil War who was defeated by Grant in the battle of Chattanooga (1817-1876)
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
DeformedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɔːrmd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
drawing-room
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From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
set up or found
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
a man of refinement
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
set afire or burning
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
a form of address for a man
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
New-York
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From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
cut with a saw
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
term of address for a man
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
Templemore
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From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
TrucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aristabulus had never before sat down to as brilliant a table, and for the first time in his life, he saw candles lighted at a dinner; but he was not a man to be disconcerted at a novelty.
at the time that
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To these must be added Mr. Bragg and the ordinary inmates of the house, when the reader will get a view of the whole party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eve, and her cousin, found Sir George Templemore and Captain Truck in the drawing-room, the former having lingered in New-York, with a desire to be near his friends, and the latter being on the point of sailing for Europe, in his regular turn.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "I know that Deformed; he has been a vile thief this seven year he goes up and down like a gentleman."
