used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
in the past
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
BowlesverbUS /boʊlz/
third-person singular of “bowl” — roll (a ball)
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
take in solid food
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
a man of refinement
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
and nothing more
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
KENELM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sit down, man."
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
a form of address for a man
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
and nothing more
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
be seated
From this reading Sit down, man."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
in or at that place or location
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
up to a particular time
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
accept gladly
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
