used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
acquittedadjectiveUS /əˈkwɪtɪd/
declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless
From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I am afraid I was rather rude to you yesterday, and I want to beg pardon."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am afraid I was rather rude to you yesterday, and I want to beg pardon."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I am afraid I was rather rude to you yesterday, and I want to beg pardon."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
cartedverbUS /ˈkɑːrtɪd/
past form of “cart” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
approval
From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
your parents
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
a young female
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
hay-mowing
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From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am afraid I was rather rude to you yesterday, and I want to beg pardon."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
intelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
Jessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
Kenelm
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From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
the middle of the day
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
novelistsnounUS /ˈnɑːvələsts/
plural of “novelist” — one who writes novels
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I am afraid I was rather rude to you yesterday, and I want to beg pardon."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
praiseworthyadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzwɜːrði/
worthy of high praise
From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
on the contrary
From this reading "I am afraid I was rather rude to you yesterday, and I want to beg pardon."
rejectingverbUS /rɪˈdʒektɪŋ/
-ing form of “reject” — refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading "I am afraid I was rather rude to you yesterday, and I want to beg pardon."
Saunderson's
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From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
stackedadjectiveUS /stækt/
arranged in a stack
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
in the direction of
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I am afraid I was rather rude to you yesterday, and I want to beg pardon."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE next day the hay-mowing was completed, and a large portion of the hay already made carted away to be stacked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
WilesnounUS /waɪlz/
plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
From this reading But instead of rejecting as before the acquaintance of Miss Jessie Wiles, he contrived towards noon to place himself near to that dangerous beauty, and commenced conversation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Kenelm acquitted himself with a credit not less praiseworthy than had previously won Mr. Saunderson's approbation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Oh," answered the girl, in that simple intelligible English which is more frequent among our village folks nowadays than many popular novelists would lead us into supposing, "oh, I ought to ask pardon for taking a liberty in speaking to you.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "I am afraid I was rather rude to you yesterday, and I want to beg pardon."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am afraid I was rather rude to you yesterday, and I want to beg pardon."
