used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was born of an ancient Roman Catholic family in Ireland; his parents, whose only child he was, had long been dead.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading He was born of an ancient Roman Catholic family in Ireland; his parents, whose only child he was, had long been dead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
ApplicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
Ardry
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From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
BatchnounUS /bætʃ/
all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was born of an ancient Roman Catholic family in Ireland; his parents, whose only child he was, had long been dead.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
brought into existence
From this reading He was born of an ancient Roman Catholic family in Ireland; his parents, whose only child he was, had long been dead.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading He was born of an ancient Roman Catholic family in Ireland; his parents, whose only child he was, had long been dead.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He was born of an ancient Roman Catholic family in Ireland; his parents, whose only child he was, had long been dead.
coffee-house
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From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading His father, who had survived his mother several years, had been a spendthrift, and at his death had left the family property considerably embarrassed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading He was born of an ancient Roman Catholic family in Ireland; his parents, whose only child he was, had long been dead.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His father, who had survived his mother several years, had been a spendthrift, and at his death had left the family property considerably embarrassed.
Dog-Fighting
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From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
EloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading His father, who had survived his mother several years, had been a spendthrift, and at his death had left the family property considerably embarrassed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
a social unit living together
From this reading He was born of an ancient Roman Catholic family in Ireland; his parents, whose only child he was, had long been dead.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father, who had survived his mother several years, had been a spendthrift, and at his death had left the family property considerably embarrassed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
FlingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
Francis
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From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
a man of refinement
From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was born of an ancient Roman Catholic family in Ireland; his parents, whose only child he was, had long been dead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading He was born of an ancient Roman Catholic family in Ireland; his parents, whose only child he was, had long been dead.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His father, who had survived his mother several years, had been a spendthrift, and at his death had left the family property considerably embarrassed.
the literary culture
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He was born of an ancient Roman Catholic family in Ireland; his parents, whose only child he was, had long been dead.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His father, who had survived his mother several years, had been a spendthrift, and at his death had left the family property considerably embarrassed.
absolutely essential
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
and nothing more
From this reading He was born of an ancient Roman Catholic family in Ireland; his parents, whose only child he was, had long been dead.
OppositesnounUS /ˈɑːpəzəts/
plural of “opposite” — a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He was born of an ancient Roman Catholic family in Ireland; his parents, whose only child he was, had long been dead.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading His father, who had survived his mother several years, had been a spendthrift, and at his death had left the family property considerably embarrassed.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
RedoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading He was born of an ancient Roman Catholic family in Ireland; his parents, whose only child he was, had long been dead.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading His father, who had survived his mother several years, had been a spendthrift, and at his death had left the family property considerably embarrassed.
Sharpers
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From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
spendthriftnounUS /ˈspendθrɪft/
someone who spends money prodigally
From this reading His father, who had survived his mother several years, had been a spendthrift, and at his death had left the family property considerably embarrassed.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading His father, who had survived his mother several years, had been a spendthrift, and at his death had left the family property considerably embarrassed.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Francis Ardry--Certain Sharpers--Brave and Eloquent--Opposites--Flinging the Bones--Strange Places--Dog-Fighting--Learning and Letters--Batch of Dogs--Redoubled Application.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
which person or people
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
belonging to which person
From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As it is necessary that the reader should know something more about this young man, who will frequently appear in the course of these pages, I will state in a few words who and what he was.
a late time of life
From this reading His father, who had survived his mother several years, had been a spendthrift, and at his death had left the family property considerably embarrassed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One evening I was visited by the tall young gentleman, Francis Ardry, whose acquaintance I had formed at the coffee-house.
