used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading KENELM did not see either father or mother till he appeared at dinner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "A gain to what?" asked Sir Peter, testily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KENELM did not see either father or mother till he appeared at dinner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
Cecilia
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From this reading Then he was seated next to Cecilia.
Chillingly
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From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
dearthnounUS /dɜːrθ/
an acute insufficiency
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading KENELM did not see either father or mother till he appeared at dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading KENELM did not see either father or mother till he appeared at dinner.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
one or the other of two
From this reading KENELM did not see either father or mother till he appeared at dinner.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
engrossingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading KENELM did not see either father or mother till he appeared at dinner.
obtain
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
Glenalvon
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From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
Gordon's
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From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KENELM did not see either father or mother till he appeared at dinner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
KENELM
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From this reading KENELM did not see either father or mother till he appeared at dinner.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading KENELM did not see either father or mother till he appeared at dinner.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Then he was seated next to Cecilia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading KENELM did not see either father or mother till he appeared at dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
and nothing more
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading KENELM did not see either father or mother till he appeared at dinner.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "A gain to what?" asked Sir Peter, testily.
predictionsnounUS /priˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
prevalentadjectiveUS /ˈprevələnt/
most frequent or common
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Then he was seated next to Cecilia.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading KENELM did not see either father or mother till he appeared at dinner.
term of address for a man
From this reading "A gain to what?" asked Sir Peter, testily.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
testilyadverbUS /ˈtestəli/
in a petulant manner
From this reading "A gain to what?" asked Sir Peter, testily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he was seated next to Cecilia.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
up to a particular time
From this reading KENELM did not see either father or mother till he appeared at dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he was seated next to Cecilia.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then he was seated next to Cecilia.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was but little conversation between the two; in fact, the prevalent subject of talk was general and engrossing, the interest in Chillingly Gordon's election; predictions of his success, of what he would do in Parliament.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Where," said Lady Glenalvon, "there is such a dearth of rising young men, that if he were only half as clever as he is he would be a gain."
