used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “I am well, and all here are well, thank God for it!”
Allen'snounUS /ˈælənz/
possessive form of “allen” — United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am well, and all here are well, thank God for it!”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am well, and all here are well, thank God for it!”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I am well, and all here are well, thank God for it!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I heard nothing of colds or rheums that day.—On Monday, Mary was kept hard at work upon the odious carpet.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading I heard nothing of colds or rheums that day.—On Monday, Mary was kept hard at work upon the odious carpet.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading You will, my dear Lucy, when you have read this letter, commend me for my caution.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
coldsnounUS /koʊldz/
plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
From this reading I heard nothing of colds or rheums that day.—On Monday, Mary was kept hard at work upon the odious carpet.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading You will, my dear Lucy, when you have read this letter, commend me for my caution.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
culpritnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
curricle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
dearly loved
From this reading You will, my dear Lucy, when you have read this letter, commend me for my caution.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You will, my dear Lucy, when you have read this letter, commend me for my caution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “I am well, and all here are well, thank God for it!”
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I heard nothing of colds or rheums that day.—On Monday, Mary was kept hard at work upon the odious carpet.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You will, my dear Lucy, when you have read this letter, commend me for my caution.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard nothing of colds or rheums that day.—On Monday, Mary was kept hard at work upon the odious carpet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I am well, and all here are well, thank God for it!”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am well, and all here are well, thank God for it!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I am well, and all here are well, thank God for it!”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I heard nothing of colds or rheums that day.—On Monday, Mary was kept hard at work upon the odious carpet.
immediately past
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading You will, my dear Lucy, when you have read this letter, commend me for my caution.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading You will, my dear Lucy, when you have read this letter, commend me for my caution.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You will, my dear Lucy, when you have read this letter, commend me for my caution.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading I heard nothing of colds or rheums that day.—On Monday, Mary was kept hard at work upon the odious carpet.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You will, my dear Lucy, when you have read this letter, commend me for my caution.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I heard nothing of colds or rheums that day.—On Monday, Mary was kept hard at work upon the odious carpet.
odiousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdiəs/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading I heard nothing of colds or rheums that day.—On Monday, Mary was kept hard at work upon the odious carpet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I heard nothing of colds or rheums that day.—On Monday, Mary was kept hard at work upon the odious carpet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I heard nothing of colds or rheums that day.—On Monday, Mary was kept hard at work upon the odious carpet.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
overset
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading You will, my dear Lucy, when you have read this letter, commend me for my caution.
recollectingverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
rheums
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I heard nothing of colds or rheums that day.—On Monday, Mary was kept hard at work upon the odious carpet.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
hurting
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “I am well, and all here are well, thank God for it!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You will, my dear Lucy, when you have read this letter, commend me for my caution.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I heard nothing of colds or rheums that day.—On Monday, Mary was kept hard at work upon the odious carpet.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Do not however fancy that I have not had an escape, although the curricle has not been overset, nor have I had a cold and sore throat in consequence of my night walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “I am well, and all here are well, thank God for it!”
at the time that
From this reading You will, my dear Lucy, when you have read this letter, commend me for my caution.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will, my dear Lucy, when you have read this letter, commend me for my caution.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading In my last I mentioned that poor Mary had suffered from being out so late; but that her aunt wisely recollecting that Sunday was the captain’s visiting day, graciously admitted Mrs. Allen’s evidence in favour of the poor culprit; and that our Sabbath was a day of peace as well as rest.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I heard nothing of colds or rheums that day.—On Monday, Mary was kept hard at work upon the odious carpet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will, my dear Lucy, when you have read this letter, commend me for my caution.
